M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 02:03:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near JAVA, INDONESIA on May 12, 2026 at 02:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 02:03:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.96000, 111.92000
Temperature
28.5°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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