M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Desa Lailanjang, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 03:14:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 03:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Desa Lailanjang, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 474 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 03:14:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.07000, 120.56000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (47.2 km)
Regional average: 47.2 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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