A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was recorded near 58 km N of Ende, Indonesia on Aug 14, 2026, 10:28:37 PM (2026-08-14T22:28:37.550Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -8.3186, 121.5717.
Strong — damage possible near the epicentre. This was a magnitude 6.1 earthquake — classed as strong. Magnitude 6.0–6.9 earthquakes can cause serious damage in populated areas, especially where building standards are low.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 424 km SSE of Makassar, Indonesia.
The epicentre was located at -8.3186 latitude and 121.5717 longitude near 58 km N of Ende, Indonesia. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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