M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 21:12:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA on May 20, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 21:12:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.09000, 112.84000
Temperature
27.9°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
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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