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M2.9 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Pinggang, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 14:29:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Pinggang, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 16, 2026 at 14:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 500 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 14:29:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Pinggang
County
Manggarai
Village
Pinggang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.50000, 120.51000
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (47.6 km)
Regional average: 47.6 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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