M3.9 Depth: 83.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 08:43:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on March 29, 2026 at 08:43 UTC. At around 83 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83 km
Intermediate
83 km
83 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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