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M2.7 Depth: 8.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-20 13:39:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Kadenga, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on July 20, 2026 at 13:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 13:39:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Kadenga
County
Sumba Barat
Village
Kadenga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.73000, 119.35000
Temperature
20.1°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
8 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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