M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Mukusaki, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 02:42:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 02:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Mukusaki, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 02:42:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

East Nusa Tenggara

City

Mukusaki

County

Ende

Village

Mukusaki

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.57000, 121.61000

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (48.9 km)

Regional average: 48.9 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

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