M4.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 06:59:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 06:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 523 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (47.9 km)
Regional average: 47.9 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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    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Paluweh
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
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