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M2.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 17:21:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near JAVA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 17:21:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.79000, 110.37000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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  • Sundoro
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'149 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'565 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia

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