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M2.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Baleharjo, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 06:19:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Baleharjo, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (Indonesia) on February 21, 2026 at 06:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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