M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 09:07:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on April 17, 2026 at 09:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 116 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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