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M3.8 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 00:50:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 00:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 29 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 472 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (47.3 km)
Regional average: 47.3 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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    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Paluweh
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
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