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M2.6 Depth: 56.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 16:50:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 16:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 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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