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M3.5 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Oeteta, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 02:13:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Oeteta, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on May 30, 2026 at 02:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 02:13:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Oeteta
County
Kupang
Village
Oeteta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.01000, 123.76000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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