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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-20 16:35:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA on April 20, 2026 at 16:35 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 16:35:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.47000, 123.15000
Temperature
26.7°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
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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