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M2.8 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Johor (Malaysia)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 05:16:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 05:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Johor (Malaysia). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 05:16:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Malaysia
State
Johor
City
Johor
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.66770, 102.72150
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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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