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M2.6 Depth: 163.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Lencur, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 19:15:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 19:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Lencur, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 163 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
163.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 19:15:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Lencur
County
Manggarai Timur
Village
Lencur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.36000, 120.63000
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163 km
Intermediate
163 km
163 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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