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M3.4 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-08-16 21:42:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near JAVA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 21:42:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.98000, 111.25000
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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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    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'118 m ·Last eruption: 1797 ·Indonesia
  • Arjuno-Welirang
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'343 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Indonesia

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