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M2.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 16:53:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near JAVA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 16:53:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.36000, 110.12000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
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

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