M2.8 Depth: 169.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 16:39:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 16:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. 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
M2.8
Depth
169.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 16:39:57 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.31000, 119.84000
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 169 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 169 km
Intermediate
169 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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