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M2.8 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 12:27:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 12:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near JAVA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 12:27:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.86000, 110.24000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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  • Sundoro
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'149 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 189 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'565 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia

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