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M2.6 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 22:18:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Banten (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 27 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 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 22:18:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Banten
City
Banten
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.66000, 105.24000
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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