M2.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-01-27 21:40:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near JAVA, INDONESIA on January 27, 2026 at 21:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 21:40:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.92000, 110.82000
Temperature
27.1°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

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