M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 14:07:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA on May 20, 2026 at 14:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 14:07:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.61000, 113.90000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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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