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M3.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 10:42:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 10:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 401 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (46.3 km)
Regional average: 46.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • Ebulobo
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

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