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M4.9 Depth: 88.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 14:39:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on January 14, 2026 at 14:39 UTC. At around 89 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.9 km
Intermediate
88.9 km
88.9 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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