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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 23:39:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 404 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (45.9 km)
Regional average: 45.9 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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