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M3.1 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Desa Tanatuku, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 07:00:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 07:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Desa Tanatuku, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 07:00:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Desa Tanatuku
Village
Tanatuku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.76000, 119.99000
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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