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M2.7 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kodaka, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 23:36:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Kodaka, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on May 8, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 23:36:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Kodaka
County
Sumba Barat
Village
Kodaka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.63000, 119.44000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 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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