Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nusa Tenggara Timur
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M4.2 Earthquake near SAVU SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2025 at 12:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near SAVU SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
400b215026aaa3c5bf2e65eef8c4786dd0233e6d
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 12:50:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.80000,
122.10000
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Lewotobi Activity reported
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 345 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
556
Country (24h)
Indonesia
44
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