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M3.2 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Satar Lahing, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 20:53:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Satar Lahing, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 481 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 20:53:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Satar Lahing
County
Manggarai
Village
Satar Lahing
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.74000, 120.50000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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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