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M3.0 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Golo Nimbung, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 02:52:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 02:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Golo Nimbung, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 369 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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