M2.6 Depth: 34.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 08:33:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on January 4, 2026 at 08:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

34.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 08:33:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.22000, 117.78000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34 km

34 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tambora

Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia
Sangeang Api

Distance: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
Rinjani

Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'726 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Indonesia
Agung

Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'997 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 252 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Batur

Distance: 264 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'711 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia

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