M3.8 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 03:58:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 03:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-28 03:58:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.77000, 119.80000

Temperature

30.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 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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