M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Central Java (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 19:33:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 19:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Central Java (Indonesia). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-21 19:33:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Java

City

Central Java

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.83000, 110.77000

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Dieng Volcanic Complex

Distance: 181 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'565 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Merbabu

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'118 m ·Last eruption: 1797 ·Indonesia
Sundoro

Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'149 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'370 m ·Last eruption: 1730 ·Indonesia
Merapi

Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'910 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Lawu

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'265 m ·Indonesia

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