M4.9 Depth: 79.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Sumbawa region

UTC time: 2026-03-16 11:41:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Sumbawa region on March 16, 2026 at 11:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
79.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 11:41:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
-9.24000, 118.12300
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79 km
Intermediate
79 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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