M3.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near KEP. TANIMBAR REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-02-12 11:45:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 12, 2026 at 11:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near KEP. TANIMBAR REGION, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-12 11:45:58 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.26000, 131.05000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 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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