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M2.6 Depth: 46.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kecamatan Lewa Tidahu, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 23:29:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Kecamatan Lewa Tidahu, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on February 6, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 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. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 km
46 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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