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M2.7 Depth: 37.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Tuapukan, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 15:14:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Tuapukan, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 37 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. Indonesia: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 15:14:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Tuapukan
County
Kupang
Village
Tuapukan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.09000, 123.72000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 km — shallower than 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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