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M5.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.8 Earthquake near Nampar Tabang, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 22:45:17 UTC Local time: —
M5.8 earthquake near Nampar Tabang on Aug 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.8 Earthquake near Nampar Tabang, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) · 2026-08-19 22:45:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.8 earthquake was recorded near Nampar Tabang, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 19, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 379 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

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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 (45.4 km)
Regional average: 45.4 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 920'517
V 284'604
VI 81'855

≈ 82'503 people experienced strong to very strong shaking.

4 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.1

Ground shaking

VII
Very strong · Intensity (MMI) VII
Moderate damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Timor · about 5 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ruteng45.4 kmSW41'533
Labuan Bajo91.9 kmW188'724
Makassar373.9 kmN1'474'393

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ranakah
    Distance: 27 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
  • Inielika
    Distance: 62 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
  • Sano, Wai
    Distance: 69 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
  • Inierie
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
  • Ebulobo
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Paluweh
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.210.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.210.0 km26.6 km
GFZM5.210.0 km26.5 km
RESIFM5.310.0 km18.9 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#14
Earlier events M≥4258
Earlier events M≥538
Compared since2025-01-07

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.72026-08-14 21:58:24 UTC74.3 kmEast Nusa Tenggara M6.32026-08-14 22:13:59 UTC99.5 kmSouth Sulawesi M6.22026-08-14 22:13:51 UTC51.2 kmKabupaten Manggarai Barat M5.92026-08-19 16:17:45 UTC11.3 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI M5.92026-08-17 00:46:45 UTC98.2 kmEast Nusa Tenggara

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