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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Obelobel, Nusa Tenggara Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 09:59:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Obelobel, Nusa Tenggara Barat (Indonesia) on January 7, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 09:59:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Barat
City
Obelobel
County
Lombok Timur
Village
Obelobel
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.26000, 116.58000
Temperature
19.2°C

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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 (49.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'726 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Indonesia
  • Agung
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'997 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
  • Batur
    Distance: 132 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'711 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Tambora
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia
  • Buyan-Bratan
    Distance: 159 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'244 m ·Indonesia
  • Baluran
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'247 m ·Indonesia

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