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M2.7 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Sampe, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 17:36:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Sampe, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on July 25, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 17:36:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
West Nusa Tenggara
City
Sampe
Village
Sampe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.58000, 117.18000
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'726 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia
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  • Sangeang Api
    Distance: 212 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
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