M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 12:15:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 15, 2025 at 12:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 12:15:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.10000, 119.34000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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