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M2.5 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near RT 4, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 22:27:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near RT 4, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 98 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 22:27:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
RT 4
County
Sumba Tengah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.55000, 119.85000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 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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