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M2.5 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Wai Rasa, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 12:05:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 12:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Wai Rasa, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 18 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 12:05:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Nusa Tenggara Timur
City
Wai Rasa
County
Sumba Tengah
Village
Wai Rasa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.59000, 119.61000
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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