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M3.4 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Lengkosambi, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 20:27:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Lengkosambi, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 20:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 407 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 20:27:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Lengkosambi
County
Ngada
Village
Lengkosambi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.50000, 121.15000
Temperature
17.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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

  • Inielika
    Distance: 32 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
  • Ebulobo
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Inierie
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
  • Paluweh
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
  • Iya
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Ranakah
    Distance: 70 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia

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