M4.3 Depth: 41.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 03:29:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 03:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 41 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

41.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-26 03:29:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.49000, 120.68000

Temperature

31.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

41 km

41 km — close to 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

Inierie

Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 91 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Ranakah

Distance: 96 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Iya

Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia

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