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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 02:02:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA on May 18, 2026 at 02:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 02:02:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.33000, 119.27000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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  • Sangeang Api
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  • Inierie
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
  • Inielika
    Distance: 258 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia

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