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M2.7 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Manggarai Timur, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 02:37:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 02:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Manggarai Timur, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 409 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

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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 (45.8 km)
Regional average: 45.8 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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