M2.9 Depth: 37.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SAVU SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 15:55:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 15:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SAVU SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

37.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 15:55:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.12000, 122.16000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

37 km

37 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Kelimutu

Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Egon

Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'661 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Indonesia
Iya

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Lewotobi

Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'703 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Paluweh

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia

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