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M4.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 23:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 23:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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

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    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 114 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

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