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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Situbondo, Jawa Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-06 16:22:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 6, 2026 at 16:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Situbondo, Jawa Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 16:22:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Jawa Timur
City
Situbondo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.85000, 114.39000
Temperature
25.8°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 (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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: 95 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'244 m ·Indonesia
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