M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Waimi, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 04:45:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 04:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Waimi, Nusa Tenggara Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 04:45:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Nusa Tenggara Timur

City

Waimi

County

Alor

Village

Waimi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.23000, 124.74000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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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