M2.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ambalawi, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 23:53:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Ambalawi, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 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: 425 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 23:53:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

West Nusa Tenggara

City

Ambalawi

County

Ambalawi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.12000, 118.59000

Temperature

25.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (46.6 km)

Regional average: 46.6 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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