M3.8 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-17 12:40:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA on March 17, 2026 at 12:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 12:40:08 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.73000, 120.24000
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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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