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M2.9 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nangaroro, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 02:23:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Nangaroro, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 502 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 02:23:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Nangaroro
County
Nagekeo
Village
Nangaroro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.80000, 121.37000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (48.1 km)
Regional average: 48.1 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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