M5.0 earthquake — 27 km N of Kupang, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 27 km N of Kupang, Indonesia on Sep 30, 2026 at 10:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 19 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 19.4 km |
| Coordinates | -9.924, 123.646 |
| Time | Sep 30, 10:58 UTC |
| Location | 27 km N of Kupang, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyjb |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 39 km | Sep 27, 21:14 UTC | 0 km ESE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 126 km | Sep 29, 14:14 UTC | 61 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste |
| M4.6 | 232 km | Sep 26, 13:38 UTC | 145 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.