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M3.6 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-09 15:20:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 15:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 15:20:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.78000, 117.83000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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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    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'997 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
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