M3.1 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 13:09:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 21, 2025 at 13:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-21 13:09:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.05000, 119.39000

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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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