M3.1 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-25 14:45:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 25, 2025 at 14:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-25 14:45:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.06000, 120.28000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — shallower than 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

Ranakah

Distance: 70 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 81 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 107 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Sangeang Api

Distance: 134 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia

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