M3.1 Depth: 75.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Mbuit, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 10:18:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Mbuit, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 10:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 439 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

75.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 10:18:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

East Nusa Tenggara

City

Mbuit

County

Manggarai Barat

Village

Mbuit

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.52000, 120.10000

Temperature

19.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75 km

75 km — deeper than the regional average (46.9 km)

Regional average: 46.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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