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M2.5 Depth: 34.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Marokota, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 17:18:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Marokota, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 km — shallower than 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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