Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 37.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nusa Tenggara Timur
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M2.9 Earthquake near SAVU SEA (Indonesia)
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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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.
Details
ID
6e1d3f6ccce69e0c6a6cfbb3d4be92fb47c1b2e1
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 15:55:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.12000,
122.16000
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
37 km
37 km — close to the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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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Lewotobi Activity reported
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,064 Catalogue entries
Of 1,063 other entries for this area and period, 348 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Indonesia
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