M4.0 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near FLORES SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 00:10:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near FLORES SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 00:10:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.39000, 121.96000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 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

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Kelimutu

Distance: 154 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Lewotobi

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Iya

Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Iliboleng

Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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