M2.6 Depth: 45.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-20 21:35:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Oelbiteno, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 45 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

45.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-20 21:35:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Nusa Tenggara Timur

City

Oelbiteno

County

Kupang

Village

Oelbiteno

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.96000, 123.80000

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

45 km

45 km — close to the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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