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M2.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Tanglapui Timur, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 01:32:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 01:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Tanglapui Timur, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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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