M3.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 17:19:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 17:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 483 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (47.5 km)
Regional average: 47.5 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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