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M2.5 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Desa Matawai Maringu, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 18:42:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Desa Matawai Maringu, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 21 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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 18:42:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
East Nusa Tenggara
City
Desa Matawai Maringu
Village
Matawai Maringu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.82000, 120.55000
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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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