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M3.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 20:37:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 20, 2026 at 20:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 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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