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M3.0 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 15:38:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on March 3, 2026 at 15:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 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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