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M2.6 Depth: 3.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-09 19:19:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 19:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Nekbaun, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 19:19:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Nekbaun
County
Kupang
Village
Nekbaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.33000, 123.71000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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