M3.6 Depth: 52.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 14:59:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 27, 2025 at 14:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 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: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

52.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-27 14:59:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.19000, 118.47000

Temperature

25.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52 km

52 km — close to the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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

Tambora

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia
Sangeang Api

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Sano, Wai

Distance: 176 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Ranakah

Distance: 235 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Rinjani

Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'726 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia

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