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M6.0 Earthquake near Jawa Timur (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 18:06:16 UTC Local time: —
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M6.0 Earthquake near Jawa Timur (Indonesia) · 2026-02-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M6.0 Earthquake near Jawa Timur (Indonesia) · 2026-02-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 18:06 UTC, a magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred near Jawa Timur (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

ID
ff51f300efa529cb78b5805535de4ce84bba9293
Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 18:06:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Jawa Timur
City
Jawa Timur
Source
usp
Coordinates
-8.48256, 111.22326
Temperature
26.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — deeper than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Jatiroto67.7 kmN50'059
Madiun100.4 kmN202'544
Surakarta111.7 kmNW526'870

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Lawu
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'265 m ·Indonesia
  • Kelud
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Indonesia
  • Merapi
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'910 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Merbabu
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'118 m ·Last eruption: 1797 ·Indonesia
  • Kawi-Butak
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'651 m ·Indonesia
  • Arjuno-Welirang
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'343 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours7
First 72 hours28
Strongest subsequent eventM4.4
M4.02026-02-05 18:10:03 UTC43.5 kmJAVA, INDONESIA M2.82026-02-05 18:16:34 UTC46.0 kmJAVA, INDONESIA M2.72026-02-06 13:17:44 UTC72.2 kmSOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA M2.52026-02-06 13:45:52 UTC235.0 kmJAVA, INDONESIA M3.02026-02-06 14:04:39 UTC150.0 kmSOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA M3.02026-02-06 14:27:59 UTC228.8 kmSOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA M2.62026-02-06 16:54:45 UTC50.0 kmJAVA, INDONESIA M2.52026-02-06 19:34:46 UTC44.7 kmJAVA, INDONESIA M2.62026-02-06 21:36:01 UTC147.2 kmJAVA, INDONESIA M2.52026-02-06 22:05:13 UTC127.8 kmJAVA, INDONESIA M2.52026-02-07 00:30:46 UTC72.8 kmJAVA, INDONESIA M2.52026-02-07 00:46:04 UTC45.8 kmJAVA, INDONESIA

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.8 to M6.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.840.0 km33.7 km
USPM6.068.0 km0.0 km

Jawa Timur

Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 80 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥449
Earlier events M≥58
Compared since2025-01-11

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02026-01-27 01:20:41 UTC53.7 kmPrajegan M5.92026-02-05 18:06:15 UTC13.2 kmJawa M5.82025-05-27 00:55:06 UTC205.7 kmSouth of Java, Indonesia M5.72026-01-27 01:20:43 UTC51.5 kmGemaharjo M5.42025-05-27 00:55:05 UTC218.7 kmSOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA

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