M2.6 Depth: 68.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 12:23:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 12:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near JAVA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 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
M2.6
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 12:23:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.32000, 108.72000
Temperature
27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 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

  • Slamet
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'428 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Indonesia
  • Galunggung
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'168 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Indonesia
  • Talagabodas
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'201 m ·Indonesia
  • Papandayan
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'643 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Indonesia
  • Ciremai
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'039 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Indonesia
  • Guntur
    Distance: 163 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'251 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Indonesia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
687
Country (24h)
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share