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M3.3 Depth: 217.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 15:06:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 217 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 217 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 217 km
Intermediate
217 km
217 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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