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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-08-17 21:49:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near JAVA, INDONESIA on August 17, 2026 at 21:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 21:49:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.99000, 113.64000
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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