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M2.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Paan Waru, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 05:39:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Paan Waru, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 15, 2026 at 05:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to the regional average (48.9 km)
Regional average: 48.9 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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