M2.5 Depth: 124.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Kecamatan Kanatang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 15:20:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 15:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Kecamatan Kanatang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124 km
Intermediate
124 km
124 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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