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M3.0 Depth: 72.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 02:03:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 02:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 499 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
72 km — deeper than the regional average (48.1 km)
Regional average: 48.1 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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