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M5.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 08:01:34 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI on Aug 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) · 2026-08-20 08:01:34 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 08:01 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 382 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Timor · about 21 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ruteng71.5 kmSW41'533
Labuan Bajo110.1 kmSW188'724
Makassar355.3 kmNW1'474'393

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ranakah
    Distance: 47 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
  • Sano, Wai
    Distance: 78 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
  • Inielika
    Distance: 78 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
  • Inierie
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
  • Ebulobo
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Paluweh
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours9
First 24 hours9
First 72 hours9
Strongest subsequent eventM3.9
M2.82026-08-20 08:07:23 UTC6.5 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI M2.92026-08-20 08:11:28 UTC33.1 kmSatar Padut M3.52026-08-20 08:13:30 UTC40.0 kmSouth Sulawesi M3.02026-08-20 08:17:13 UTC43.5 kmGolo Mangung M3.62026-08-20 08:25:20 UTC22.9 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI M2.72026-08-20 08:30:52 UTC8.1 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI M3.52026-08-20 08:35:32 UTC42.0 kmSouth Sulawesi M3.32026-08-20 08:41:33 UTC28.3 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI M3.92026-08-20 08:47:40 UTC33.2 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.4 to M4.9.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM4.910.0 km25.3 km
EMSCM4.47.0 km39.3 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#20
Earlier events M≥4268
Earlier events M≥537
Compared since2025-01-18

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.72026-08-14 21:58:24 UTC73.1 kmEast Nusa Tenggara M6.32026-08-14 22:13:59 UTC73.4 kmSouth Sulawesi M6.22026-08-14 22:13:51 UTC63.2 kmKabupaten Manggarai Barat M6.12026-08-19 22:45:20 UTC26.3 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI M5.92026-08-20 02:47:01 UTC39.4 kmNanga Baras

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