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M3.9 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 03:47:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 19, 2026 at 03:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 401 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — shallower than the regional average (45.8 km)
Regional average: 45.8 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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