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M3.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 15:56:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 15:56:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.29000, 111.81000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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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    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Indonesia
  • Kawi-Butak
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'651 m ·Indonesia
  • Semeru
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'657 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Arjuno-Welirang
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'343 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Indonesia
  • Tengger Caldera
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'329 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
  • Lawu
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'265 m ·Indonesia

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