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M3.8 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 02:57:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Banten (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 02:57:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Banten
City
Banten
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.96000, 105.48000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 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

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    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'324 m ·Indonesia
  • Krakatau
    Distance: 96 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Karang
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'768 m ·Indonesia
  • Perbakti-Gagak
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'726 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Indonesia
  • Salak
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'218 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Indonesia
  • Gede-Pangrango
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Indonesia

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