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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kecamatan Lewa Tidahu, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 00:25:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kecamatan Lewa Tidahu, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on March 1, 2026 at 00:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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