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M3.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 05:32:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2026 at 05:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 18 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than 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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