M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 20:39:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 390 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

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