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M3.9 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 20:59:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA on May 5, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 20:59:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.48000, 117.17000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tambora
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia
  • Agung
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'997 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
  • Batur
    Distance: 240 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'711 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Sangeang Api
    Distance: 253 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
  • Buyan-Bratan
    Distance: 260 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'244 m ·Indonesia

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