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M3.4 Depth: 158.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 09:09:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 09:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). At around 158 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158 km
Intermediate
158 km
158 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 66 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Inierie
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