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M3.3 Depth: 59.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 06:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on January 20, 2026 at 06:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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