M2.5 Depth: 39.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ambalawi, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 05:54:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 05:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ambalawi, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 05:54:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

West Nusa Tenggara

City

Ambalawi

County

Ambalawi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.04000, 119.02000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39 km

39 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

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