M2.9 Depth: 24.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 11:56:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 20, 2025 at 11:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-20 11:56:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.33000, 119.87000

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 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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