M2.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Desa Mahaniwa, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 08:17:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Desa Mahaniwa, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-16 08:17:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Nusa Tenggara Timur

City

Desa Mahaniwa

Village

Mahaniwa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.04000, 120.16000

Temperature

29.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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