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M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Tema Tana, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 04:19:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Tema Tana, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on June 17, 2026 at 04:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 04:19:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Tema Tana
County
Sumba Barat
Village
Tema Tana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.57000, 119.46000
Temperature
27.3°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 (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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