M2.8 Depth: 126.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Rite, Nusa Tenggara Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 12:34:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 12:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Rite, Nusa Tenggara Barat (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. 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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

126.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 12:34:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Nusa Tenggara Barat

City

Rite

Village

Rite

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.39000, 118.81000

Temperature

22.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

126 km

126 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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