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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 16:10:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 16:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 16:10:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.13000, 117.68000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Sangeang Api
    Distance: 153 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
  • Agung
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'997 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
  • Batur
    Distance: 254 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'711 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Sano, Wai
    Distance: 265 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia

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