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M2.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 16:26:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on January 30, 2026 at 16:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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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