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M2.5 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-16 11:52:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA on May 16, 2026 at 11:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 11:52:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.41000, 117.15000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia
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  • Batur
    Distance: 234 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'711 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Sangeang Api
    Distance: 250 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 255 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'244 m ·Indonesia

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