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M2.8 Depth: 87.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near FLORES SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-04 17:27:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near FLORES SEA (Indonesia) on March 4, 2026 at 17:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 17:27:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.30000, 122.56000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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