M3.1 Depth: 133.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Talapiti, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 21:54:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Talapiti, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 12, 2026 at 21:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

133.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 21:54:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

West Nusa Tenggara

City

Talapiti

Village

Talapiti

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.36000, 118.83000

Temperature

21.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

133 km

133 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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