M2.5 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 16:16:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 18 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 16:16:01 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.34000, 119.17000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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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