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M4.6 Depth: 51.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Waekokak, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 14:17:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 14:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Waekokak, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
51.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 14:17:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Waekokak
County
Nagekeo
Village
Waekokak
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-8.45300, 121.21410
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.4 km
Shallow
51.4 km
51.4 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Timor Plate.
Near the boundary Banda Sea ↔ Timor · about 52 km away

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