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M3.1 Depth: 36.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-07 20:10:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 7, 2025 at 20:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 20:10:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.38000, 119.36000
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 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

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