M2.5 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 12:38:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on July 15, 2026 at 12:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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