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M2.6 Depth: 169.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-06 17:29:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 17:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Tanjung Pontianak, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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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
169 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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