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M2.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 02:34:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia) on January 25, 2026 at 02:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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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