M5.2 earthquake — 189 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 189 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia on Sep 18, 2026 at 14:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.581, 105.911 |
| Time | Sep 18, 14:36 UTC |
| Location | 189 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tib8 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 6 km | Sep 14, 09:27 UTC | 187 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 65 km | Sep 14, 23:09 UTC | 244 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 173 km | Sep 17, 19:17 UTC | 204 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.