M2.9 Depth: 19.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 10:27:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near JAVA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 14, 2025 at 10:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 10:27:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.15000, 105.47000

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 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

Volcanoes nearby

Pulosari

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'324 m ·Indonesia
Krakatau

Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Karang

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'768 m ·Indonesia
Perbakti-Gagak

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'726 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Indonesia
Salak

Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'218 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Indonesia
Gede-Pangrango

Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Indonesia

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