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M2.9 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-21 22:36:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near JAVA, INDONESIA on May 21, 2026 at 22:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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
M2.9
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 22:36:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.76000, 110.32000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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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  • Sundoro
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'149 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'565 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia

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