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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Para Lando, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 10:31:30 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Para Lando on Aug 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near Para Lando, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) · 2026-08-15 10:31:30 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 10:31 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Para Lando, 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. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 10:31:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Para Lando
County
Manggarai
Village
Para Lando
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-8.26400, 120.36750
Temperature
18.4°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 (44.3 km)
Regional average: 44.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Timor · about 22 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ruteng40.1 kmS41'533
Labuan Bajo58.8 kmSW188'724
Makassar361.5 kmN1'474'393

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ranakah
    Distance: 45 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
  • Sano, Wai
    Distance: 66 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
  • Inielika
    Distance: 85 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
  • Inierie
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
  • Ebulobo
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Sangeang Api
    Distance: 143 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours125
First 24 hours465
First 72 hours1215
Strongest subsequent eventM5.7
M3.32026-08-15 10:38:19 UTC63.9 kmEast Nusa Tenggara M3.32026-08-15 10:39:52 UTC12.9 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI M3.02026-08-15 10:45:46 UTC70.1 kmNgada M3.72026-08-15 10:51:27 UTC35.5 kmWatu Arus M2.92026-08-15 10:55:24 UTC50.2 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI M3.82026-08-15 10:58:11 UTC35.3 kmEast Nusa Tenggara M3.62026-08-15 10:59:33 UTC28.7 kmBari M3.62026-08-15 11:02:43 UTC21.9 kmNampar Tabang M2.92026-08-15 11:05:47 UTC42.8 kmW A S O M4.32026-08-15 11:08:19 UTC45.7 kmKabupaten Manggarai Barat M3.82026-08-15 11:09:28 UTC16.3 kmKABUPATEN MANGGARAI M3.72026-08-15 11:13:49 UTC33.2 kmKabupaten Manggarai Barat

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.9 to M5.1.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.110.0 km0.0 km
USGSM5.110.0 km0.0 km
GFZM4.910.0 km15.1 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9
Earlier events M≥4121
Earlier events M≥519
Compared since2025-01-07

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

Strongest earlier events

M7.72026-08-14 21:58:24 UTC109.6 kmEast Nusa Tenggara M6.32026-08-14 22:13:59 UTC112.8 kmSouth Sulawesi M6.22026-08-14 22:13:51 UTC16.3 kmKabupaten Manggarai Barat M5.62026-08-15 00:40:19 UTC124.1 kmEast Nusa Tenggara M5.42026-06-03 16:55:36 UTC16.3 kmFlores Region, Indonesia

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