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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Golo Ros, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 03:48:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Golo Ros, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 16, 2026 at 03:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 503 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (48.1 km)
Regional average: 48.1 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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