M3.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 00:31:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 21, 2025 at 00:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-21 00:31:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.34000, 120.37000

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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

Ranakah

Distance: 37 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 59 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 80 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Sangeang Api

Distance: 144 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia

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