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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Lencur, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 18:34:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Lencur, 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. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 18:34:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Lencur
County
Manggarai Timur
Village
Lencur
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-8.33330, 120.61430
Temperature
10.1°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 (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Timor Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Timor · about 14 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

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