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M2.7 Depth: 8.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-18 13:55:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Waikabubak, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on June 18, 2026 at 13:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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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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