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M2.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Dusun Karang Lebah, Nusa Tenggara Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 18:18:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 18:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Dusun Karang Lebah, Nusa Tenggara Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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