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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 02:12:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 02:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
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