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M2.5 Depth: 83.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-09 15:12:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 15:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Fatumetan, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). At around 83 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: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
83.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 15:12:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Fatumetan
County
Kupang
Village
Fatumetan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.82000, 123.91000
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83 km
Intermediate
83 km
83 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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