Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 39.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Banten · Banten
Country overviewIndonesia · Banten
M2.8 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 9, 2026 at 15:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Banten (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
39 km
39 km — close to the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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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Krakatau Activity reported
Banten
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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