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M2.9 Depth: 80.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 23:31:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on May 7, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. At around 80 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. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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