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M2.5 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Watohari, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 07:37:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Watohari, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on April 9, 2026 at 07:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 07:37:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Watohari
County
Flores Timur
Village
Watohari
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.46000, 123.13000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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