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M2.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 08:39:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 08:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 08:39:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Kupang
County
Kupang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.69000, 123.75000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower 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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