M2.6 Depth: 25.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-24 11:50:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 24, 2025 at 11:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

25.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-24 11:50:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.87000, 120.82000

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 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

Volcanoes nearby

Inierie

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

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Inielika

Distance: 128 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Ranakah

Distance: 141 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Iya

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 155 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia

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