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M5.1 Depth: 42.9 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Dangga Mango, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 13:20:26 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Dangga Mango on Jul 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near Dangga Mango, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) · 2026-07-12 13:20:26 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near Dangga Mango, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on July 12, 2026 at 13:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.9 km
Shallow
42.9 km
42.9 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.8

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Timor · about 160 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tambolaka27.9 kmN35'790
Labuan Bajo145.4 kmNE188'724
Denpasar462.8 kmW670'210

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Sano, Wai
    Distance: 130 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
  • Sangeang Api
    Distance: 166 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
  • Ranakah
    Distance: 177 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
  • Inierie
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
  • Inielika
    Distance: 212 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
  • Tambora
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours12
Strongest subsequent eventM4.7
M2.72026-07-12 16:51:51 UTC29.0 kmWee Pangali M3.52026-07-12 21:29:40 UTC75.6 kmSUMBA REGION, INDONESIA M3.82026-07-13 19:00:35 UTC145.3 kmSUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA M2.82026-07-14 04:41:23 UTC33.3 kmCendana Barat M4.32026-07-14 09:52:32 UTC18.9 kmTema Tana M2.72026-07-14 10:03:52 UTC18.8 kmDoka Kaka M2.62026-07-14 10:20:01 UTC65.7 kmSUMBA REGION, INDONESIA M2.52026-07-14 11:38:50 UTC15.9 kmUbu Raya M3.12026-07-15 06:02:03 UTC108.7 kmSUMBA REGION, INDONESIA M2.62026-07-15 06:10:35 UTC83.3 kmEast Nusa Tenggara M3.02026-07-15 09:35:26 UTC28.2 kmDameka M3.62026-07-15 13:19:54 UTC149.2 kmSUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.1.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.010.0 km40.0 km
EMSCM5.058.0 km17.2 km
USGSM5.142.9 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#16
Earlier events M≥483
Earlier events M≥524
Compared since2025-01-03

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.22026-05-05 06:44:47 UTC40.9 kmSumba region M6.02026-05-05 06:44:47 UTC94.9 kmSumba region M5.92026-05-05 06:44:50 UTC67.5 kmIndonesia [Sea] M5.92025-07-17 09:04:28 UTC69.4 kmSUMBA REGION, INDONESIA M5.82025-03-31 15:54:16 UTC68.4 kmSumba Region, Indonesia

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