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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF SUMBAWA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-21 19:17:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF SUMBAWA, INDONESIA on May 21, 2026 at 19:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 19:17:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.04000, 117.30000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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  • Batur
    Distance: 376 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'711 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 388 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'244 m ·Indonesia

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