M5.3 earthquake — 36 km NW of Kupang, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 36 km NW of Kupang, Indonesia on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:57 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 | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.971, 123.343 |
| Time | Jul 26, 10:57 UTC |
| Location | 36 km NW of Kupang, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000t3g4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 178 km | Aug 17, 05:09 UTC | 95 km S of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.2 | 257 km | Aug 17, 02:58 UTC | 43 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 262 km | Aug 16, 03:42 UTC | 45 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 266 km | Aug 17, 09:16 UTC | 52 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M6.1 | 268 km | Aug 14, 22:28 UTC | 58 km N of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 269 km | Aug 15, 17:21 UTC | 54 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.