M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-06-20 08:39:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near JAVA, INDONESIA on June 20, 2026 at 08:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 08:39:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.92000, 110.44000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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