M2.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-19 23:01:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 23:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 23:01:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.04000, 118.62000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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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