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M3.0 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Desa Ndehes, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 22:53:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Desa Ndehes, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 15, 2026 at 22:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 495 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 22:53:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Desa Ndehes
County
Manggarai
Village
Wae Rii
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.57000, 120.49000
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — close to the regional average (48.3 km)
Regional average: 48.3 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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