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M2.7 Depth: 91.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kota Ndora, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 14:26:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 14:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Kota Ndora, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. 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: 431 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91 km
Intermediate
91 km
91 km — deeper than the regional average (46.8 km)
Regional average: 46.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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