Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nusa Tenggara Timur
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M3.1 Earthquake near SAVU SEA (Indonesia)
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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: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.
Details
ID
4bf7fb7d068ae7c1606fb6e889fbaaabcd0bed56
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 16:00:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.66000,
121.66000
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 345 Catalogue entries
Of 344 other entries for this area and period, 229 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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519
Country (24h)
Indonesia
43
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