M3.6 Depth: 187.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN BABAR, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 11:24:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN BABAR, INDONESIA on March 16, 2026 at 11:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 187 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
187.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 11:24:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.25000, 129.44000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 187 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 187 km
Intermediate
187 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Teon
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 307 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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