M3.8 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 08:52:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 22, 2025 at 08:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 08:52:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.82000, 123.90000

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28 km

28 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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Sirung

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Lewotolok

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Iliboleng

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
Lewotobi

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