M2.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Nglebo, East Java (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 03:42:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 03:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Nglebo, East Java (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 03:42:15 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Nglebo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.11000, 111.60000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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