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M2.7 Depth: 48.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 14:54:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 14:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — close to the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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