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M3.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Rhee, Nusa Tenggara Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 01:41:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 01:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Rhee, Nusa Tenggara Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 01:41:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Barat
City
Rhee
Village
Rhee
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.45000, 117.23000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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