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M3.7 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Kecamatan Lewa, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 20:57:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Kecamatan Lewa, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on May 9, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 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: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 20:57:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Kecamatan Lewa
Village
Kambu Hapang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.69000, 119.90000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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