M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Jawa Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 01:20:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 01:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Jawa Timur (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 01:20:52 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.84000, 112.54000
Temperature
29.1°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
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Indonesia
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