M2.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SAVU SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 19:32:57 UTC Local time: —

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 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-31 19:32:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.53000, 121.89000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 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

Volcanoes nearby

Iya

Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Kelimutu

Distance: 85 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Egon

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'661 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 134 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia

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