2.6

Earthquake Details: 79 km from Kefamenanu, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

8/18/2026, 12:05:03 AM

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near 79 km from Kefamenanu, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia on 8/18/2026 at 12:05:03 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of -81 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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IndonesiaEast Nusa TenggaraKefamenanu (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth-81 km
Significance0
Latitude-8.7800
Longitude124.2300
Event IDemsc:20260818_0000004
Magnitude2.6
Updated:8/18/2026, 12:14:31 AM

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Time & depth

Local time
8/18/2026, 8:05:03 AM GMT+8
UTC
8/18/2026, 12:05:03 AM UTC
-81 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

Nearby major cities

Kefamenanu
79 km S
Atambua
81 km SE
Lewoleba
100 km NW
Soe
120 km S
Nearby event sequence · 12
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 18, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC.

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