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M3.0 Depth: 332.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 19:48:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). At roughly 332 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 332 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 332 km
Deep
332 km
332 km — deeper than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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