M3.7 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 18:20:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 26, 2025 at 18:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 126 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

56.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 18:20:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.98000, 124.07000

Temperature

25.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56 km

56 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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Iliwerung

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Lewotolok

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Iliboleng

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
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