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M3.1 Depth: 71.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 07:39:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 07:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 379 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71 km
Intermediate
71 km
71 km — deeper than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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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    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 69 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Lewotobi
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'703 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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