M2.9 Depth: 51.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 00:27:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 3, 2025 at 00:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

51.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-03 00:27:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.06000, 123.99000

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

51 km

51 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

Sirung

Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Iliwerung

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Ililabalekan

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Iliboleng

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
Lewotobi

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'703 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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