M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 26 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-03-20 17:36:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2025 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 26 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-03-20 17:36:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-10.05410, 123.81950

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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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