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M2.5 Depth: 46.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-23 18:18:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 23, 2026 at 18:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 18:18:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.99000, 124.14000
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 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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