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M3.5 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Dlingo, Special Region of Yogyakarta (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 10:20:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Dlingo, Special Region of Yogyakarta (Indonesia) on August 20, 2026 at 10:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 370 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (44.9 km)
Regional average: 44.9 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

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