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M2.8 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Curahnongko, Jawa Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 16:35:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Curahnongko, Jawa Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 16:35:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Jawa Timur
City
Curahnongko
County
Jember
Village
Curahnongko
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.43000, 113.72000
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Lamongan
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'641 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Indonesia
  • Ijen
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'769 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Indonesia
  • Semeru
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'657 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Baluran
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