M2.6 Depth: 36.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 15:05:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 36 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: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

36.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-24 15:05:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.83000, 123.61000

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

36 km

36 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

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Iliboleng

Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
Lewotobi

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