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M3.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-17 09:40:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 17, 2025 at 09:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 09:40:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.99000, 119.31000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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