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M2.9 Depth: 45.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Sumba Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 08:11:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Sumba Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on January 5, 2026 at 08:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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