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M3.1 Depth: 37.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-04 00:16:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Tunua, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on May 4, 2026 at 00:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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