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M3.4 Depth: 47.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 23:24:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47 km
Shallow
47 km
47 km — close to 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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