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M3.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kecamatan Wulla Waijelu, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 21:06:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Kecamatan Wulla Waijelu, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on June 21, 2026 at 21:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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