M3.5 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 09:09:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on February 1, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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