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M2.9 Depth: 67.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kiuola, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 06:30:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 06:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kiuola, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 67 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67 km
Shallow
67 km
67 km — deeper than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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