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M4.2 Depth: 186.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Mata Wae, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 14:25:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 14:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Mata Wae, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). At around 187 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 186.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 186.8 km
Intermediate
186.8 km
186.8 km — deeper than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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