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M2.7 Depth: 154.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 08:11:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 154 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 154 km
Intermediate
154 km
154 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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