M2.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Golo Ros, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 14:34:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 14:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Golo Ros, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 20 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 501 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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