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M3.8 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 10:25:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 10:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 10:25:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.90000, 124.21000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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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