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M2.8 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Desa Matawai Katingga, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 08:52:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 26, 2026 at 08:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Desa Matawai Katingga, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 08:52:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Desa Matawai Katingga
Village
Matawai Katingga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.82000, 120.50000
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 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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