M2.7 Depth: 43.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near East Java (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 18:32:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near East Java (Indonesia) on August 8, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

43.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 18:32:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

East Java

City

East Java

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.54000, 112.29000

Temperature

22.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43 km

43 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Indonesia
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Semeru

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'657 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Arjuno-Welirang

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'343 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Indonesia
Tengger Caldera

Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'329 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Penanggungan

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