M3.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-08-20 05:05:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 05:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 05:05:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.07000, 110.63000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

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