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M5.3 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 19:44:52 UTC Local time: —
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M5.3 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia) · 2026-07-07 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.3 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia) · 2026-07-07 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Banten (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

ID
8657891487fc06a33cf273e325a8b8b5b3b85096
Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 19:44:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Banten
City
Banten
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.77170, 105.06460
Temperature
27.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — close to the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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

Felt reports

4felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Jul 8, 2026, 1:36 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Australia · about 164 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Labuan95.2 kmNE33'576
Cilegon138.0 kmNE470'378
Serang140.8 kmNE735'651

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Krakatau Activity reported
    Distance: 84 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Pulosari
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'324 m ·Indonesia
  • Karang
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'768 m ·Indonesia
  • Perbakti-Gagak
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'726 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Indonesia
  • Salak
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'218 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Indonesia
  • Suoh
    Distance: 191 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours6
First 24 hours6
First 72 hours10
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
M2.92026-07-07 20:00:52 UTC14.0 kmBanten M2.52026-07-07 20:05:26 UTC13.2 kmBanten M2.92026-07-07 20:11:26 UTC12.9 kmBanten M2.62026-07-07 20:41:16 UTC17.9 kmBanten M2.62026-07-07 21:00:34 UTC81.4 kmBanten M2.52026-07-07 21:28:20 UTC71.9 kmBanten M2.62026-07-09 02:13:34 UTC86.6 kmLampung M3.52026-07-09 02:20:50 UTC91.5 kmSUNDA STRAIT, INDONESIA M2.82026-07-09 15:35:42 UTC67.0 kmBanten M2.92026-07-10 00:48:59 UTC11.1 kmBanten M5.02026-07-10 22:59:33 UTC17.9 kmBanten M3.22026-07-11 01:46:30 UTC134.6 kmJAVA, INDONESIA

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.6.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
SERBIA_RSZM5.310.0 km11.6 km
GFZM5.610.0 km13.3 km
RESIFM5.110.0 km21.4 km
USGSM5.335.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.646.0 km15.5 km

Banten

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 66 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 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥437
Earlier events M≥58
Compared since2025-01-08

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.32025-07-08 23:50:41 UTC62.8 kmSunda Strait, Indonesia M5.12026-03-21 18:08:54 UTC72.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Jakarta (Monde) M5.12026-06-27 21:10:30 UTC80.9 kmSUNDA STRAIT, INDONESIA M5.12026-03-21 18:08:53 UTC79.8 kmJAVA, INDONESIA M5.12025-08-20 17:48:56 UTC121.7 km

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