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M2.9 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 18:58:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near JAVA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 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. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 18:58:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Jawa Barat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.72000, 107.21000
Temperature
27.4°C

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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 (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

  • Patuha
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Indonesia
  • Papandayan
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'643 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Indonesia
  • Guntur
    Distance: 95 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'251 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Indonesia
  • Gede-Pangrango
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Indonesia
  • Galunggung
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'168 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Indonesia
  • Talagabodas
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'201 m ·Indonesia

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