M3.1 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SAVU SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 16:00:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 4, 2025 at 16:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SAVU SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-04 16:00:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.66000, 121.66000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Iya

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Kelimutu

Distance: 211 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 227 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Egon

Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'661 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Indonesia

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