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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 10:57:37 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara on Jul 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) · 2026-07-26 10:57:37 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on July 26, 2026 at 10:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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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 (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.6

Tectonic context

Located on the Timor Plate.
Near the boundary Timor ↔ Australia · about 93 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kupang5.3 kmNW474'801
Makassar728.5 kmNW1'474'393

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ililabalekan
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia
  • Iliwerung
    Distance: 165 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Lewotobi
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'703 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Egon
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'661 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Indonesia
  • Sirung
    Distance: 184 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Iliboleng
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM3.0
M3.02026-07-26 11:33:55 UTC25.2 kmPitai

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.310.0 km0.0 km
RESIFM5.210.0 km51.8 km
GFZM5.510.0 km38.4 km
EMSCM5.539.0 km31.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5
Earlier events M≥473
Earlier events M≥518
Compared since2025-02-09

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-10-26 17:04:27 UTC130.6 kmTimor Region M6.22025-10-26 17:04:25 UTC128.6 kmIndonesia [Sea] M5.82025-10-26 17:04:28 UTC134.6 kmTimor Region M5.62026-04-21 03:17:01 UTC148.1 kmNusa Tenggara Timur M5.52026-04-21 03:17:07 UTC134.2 kmNusa Tenggara Timur

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