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M2.6 Depth: 37.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Sumba Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 15:32:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 15:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Sumba Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 138 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 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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