M2.9 Depth: 140.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 23:46:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near JAVA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on January 1, 2026 at 23:46 UTC. At around 140 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 23:46:35 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.43000, 113.89000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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