M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Marapokot, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 13:33:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 13:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Marapokot, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 436 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 13:33:53 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Marapokot
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.53000, 121.29000
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46.8 km)
Regional average: 46.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Paluweh
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  • Iya
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Kelimutu
    Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia

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