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M2.6 Depth: 7.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-11 20:03:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Prai Bakul, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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