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M2.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Tenda Kinde, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 23:47:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Tenda Kinde, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 14 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: 425 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 23:47:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Tenda Kinde
County
Nagekeo
Village
Tenda Kinde
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.63000, 121.49000
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (46.6 km)
Regional average: 46.6 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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