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M4.9 Depth: 90.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 14:39:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 14:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 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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    Distance: 86 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

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