M2.9 Depth: 114.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Desa Pagandaran, Jawa Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 11:23:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 11:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Desa Pagandaran, Jawa Barat (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
114.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 11:23:36 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.71000, 108.65000
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114 km
Intermediate
114 km
114 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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    Distance: 109 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'251 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Indonesia
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