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M3.1 Depth: 67.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 05:19:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 05:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 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 130 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67 km
Shallow
67 km
67 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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