M2.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 02:43:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 02:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near JAVA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 02:43:46 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.99000, 110.35000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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