M3.0 Depth: 57.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 13:39:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-12 13:39:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.27000, 123.73000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 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

Iliwerung

Distance: 84 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Ililabalekan

Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia
Sirung

Distance: 97 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Iliboleng

Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
Lewotobi

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'703 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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