M2.9 Depth: 85.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 11:47:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 15, 2025 at 11:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

85.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 11:47:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.80000, 124.20000

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

85 km

85 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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