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M2.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Mbuit, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 07:48:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Mbuit, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 07:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 463 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 07:48:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Mbuit
County
Manggarai Barat
Village
Mbuit
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.53000, 120.08000
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (47 km)
Regional average: 47 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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