M2.6 Depth: 42.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 16:55:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2025 at 16:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

42.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-16 16:55:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.37000, 118.94000

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

42 km

42 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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