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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Motonwutun, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 03:48:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 03:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Motonwutun, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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