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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kodaka, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 19:50:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Kodaka, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 19:50:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Kodaka
County
Sumba Barat
Village
Kodaka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.60000, 119.45000
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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