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M2.5 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Benteng Tengah, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 23:22:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Benteng Tengah, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 23:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 423 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 23:22:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Benteng Tengah
County
Ngada
Village
Benteng Tengah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.46000, 121.01000
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (46.6 km)
Regional average: 46.6 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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    Distance: 56 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
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