M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Pati, Central Java (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 21:34:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Pati, Central Java (Indonesia) on August 8, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 21:34:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Java

City

Pati

Village

Tunggulsari

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-6.55000, 111.09000

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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