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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Mukureku, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 10:04:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 10:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Mukureku, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 527 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 10:04:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Mukureku
County
Ende
Village
Mukureku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.66000, 121.78000
Temperature
26.2°C

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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 (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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kelimutu
    Distance: 13 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Iya
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Paluweh
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
  • Ebulobo
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Egon
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'661 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Indonesia
  • Inielika
    Distance: 88 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia

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