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M3.4 Depth: 57.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 09:14:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 09:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57 km
Shallow
57 km
57 km — close to the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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