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M2.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Waikabubak, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 18:19:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 18:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Waikabubak, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 30 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 138 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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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 (49.7 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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