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M3.1 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 03:16:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 03:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 21 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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