Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Banten · Banten
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M2.7 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Banten (Indonesia) on February 6, 2026 at 11:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
-
Krakatau Activity reported
Banten
Context for this earthquake
30 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 149 Catalogue entries
Of 148 other entries for this area and period, 86 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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502
Country (24h)
Indonesia
34
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