Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nusa Tenggara Timur
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M2.9 Earthquake near SAVU SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near SAVU SEA (Indonesia) on August 31, 2025 at 19:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
aa0ae13ae18e9a13a7e68e6e7a3e446eacb14942
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 19:32:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.53000,
121.89000
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,059 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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