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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Laga Lete, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 17:58:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 17:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Laga Lete, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

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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 (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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