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M3.0 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Golo Lajang, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 11:22:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Golo Lajang, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 16, 2026 at 11:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 523 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — close to the regional average (47.8 km)
Regional average: 47.8 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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