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M2.6 Depth: 53.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kmp. Ngahu Watu, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 02:44:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Kmp. Ngahu Watu, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on January 9, 2026 at 02:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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