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M3.8 Depth: 47.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 00:49:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 31, 2025 at 00:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 47 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
47.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 00:49:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.75000, 119.00000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47 km
Shallow
47 km
47 km — close to 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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