M2.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Jawa Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 16:17:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Jawa Barat (Indonesia) on February 28, 2026 at 16:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 16:17:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Jawa Barat

City

Jawa Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.77000, 107.27000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Patuha

Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Indonesia
Papandayan

Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'643 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Indonesia
Guntur

Distance: 94 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'251 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Indonesia
Galunggung

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'168 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Indonesia
Talagabodas

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'201 m ·Indonesia
Gede-Pangrango

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Indonesia

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