M2.9 Depth: 160.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 14:52:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 14:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA. At around 160 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
160.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 14:52:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.34000, 119.64000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160 km
Intermediate
160 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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