M3.0 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 09:00:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near JAVA, INDONESIA on May 12, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 09:00:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.92000, 112.25000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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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