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M2.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kecamatan Lewa, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 08:42:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Kecamatan Lewa, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on January 28, 2026 at 08:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 08:42:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Kecamatan Lewa
Village
Kambata Wundut
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.64000, 119.85000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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