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M2.6 Depth: 32.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Desa Prai Karang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 00:24:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Desa Prai Karang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on January 13, 2026 at 00:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 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 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 00:24:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Desa Prai Karang
Village
Prai Karang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.71000, 120.00000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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