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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 09:16:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 09:16 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 event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 450 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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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 (47 km)
Regional average: 47 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 41 km away

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