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M3.9 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 03:46:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on January 25, 2026 at 03:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — close to 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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