M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 23:12:31 UTC Local time:
M5.1 earthquake near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI on Aug 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) · 2026-08-14 23:12:31 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near KABUPATEN MANGGARAI, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 14, 2026 at 23:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.7.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (48.9 km)
Regional average: 48.9 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 1'323'157
V 163'450
VI 20'813
VII 3'695

≈ 24'508 people experienced strong to very strong shaking.

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Ground shaking

VII
Very strong · Intensity (MMI) VII
Moderate damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Timor · about 46 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Labuan Bajo47.1 kmSW188'724
Makassar340.3 kmN1'474'393

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ranakah
    Distance: 53 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
  • Sano, Wai
    Distance: 77 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
  • Inielika
    Distance: 88 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
  • Inierie
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
  • Ebulobo
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Paluweh
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours93
First 24 hours108
First 72 hours108
Strongest subsequent eventM5.1

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.5 to M6.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
INGVM5.910.0 km32.3 km
GFZM6.210.0 km21.0 km
USGSM5.910.0 km32.4 km
RESIFM5.710.0 km34.0 km
EMSCM5.510.0 km24.9 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥469
Earlier events M≥511
Compared since2025-01-07

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

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