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M2.7 Depth: 32.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Laga Lete, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 22:41:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 22:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Laga Lete, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 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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