Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 33.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
East Nusa Tenggara · East Nusa Tenggara
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M3.0 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 01:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.
Details
ID
9dd53922028d4c50f9a45e7faa70121043323c7c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 01:15:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.18000,
121.05000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Ranakah Activity reported
East Nusa Tenggara
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,847 Catalogue entries
Of 1,846 other entries for this area and period, 1,636 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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519
Country (24h)
Indonesia
43
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