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M3.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 11:18:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 11:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: 400 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

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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 (46.3 km)
Regional average: 46.3 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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  • Ranakah
    Distance: 87 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
  • Iya
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia

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