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M2.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Labelen, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 15:20:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 15:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Labelen, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 116 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 15:20:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Labelen
County
Flores Timur
Village
Labelen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.43000, 123.14000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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