M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Jawa Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 22:09:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Jawa Timur (Indonesia) on February 1, 2026 at 22:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 22:09:43 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.79000, 112.40000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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