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M4.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 18:17:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 7, 2025 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 18:17:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.49000, 123.96000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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

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  • Iliwerung
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  • Ililabalekan
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Iliboleng
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
  • Lewotobi
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'703 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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