M3.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-20 11:02:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded on May 20, 2026 at 11:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-20 11:02:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.17000, 119.20000

Temperature

29.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 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

Sangeang Api

Distance: 15 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 109 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Tambora

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia
Ranakah

Distance: 155 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 205 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)

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