M3.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Wanasuka, West Java (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 08:01:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 08:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Wanasuka, West Java (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 08:01:36 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Wanasuka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.25000, 107.60000
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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    Distance: 29 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'251 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Indonesia
  • Galunggung
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'168 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Indonesia
  • Talagabodas
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