M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 19:08:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 445 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.7.

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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 (48.4 km)
Regional average: 48.4 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: 66 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
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