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M5.0 Depth: 67.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near West Java (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 14:55:44 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near West Java on Aug 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near West Java (Indonesia) · 2026-08-05 14:55:44 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near West Java (Indonesia) on August 5, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
67.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 14:55:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
West Java
City
West Java
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.91810, 107.93140
Temperature
25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67 km
Shallow
67 km
67 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Australia · about 226 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kawalu98.5 kmN50'541
Tasikmalaya104.7 kmN770'839

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Papandayan
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'643 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Indonesia
  • Galunggung
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'168 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Indonesia
  • Talagabodas
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'201 m ·Indonesia
  • Guntur
    Distance: 87 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'251 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Indonesia
  • Patuha
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Indonesia
  • Ciremai
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'039 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Indonesia

Comparison of seismic sources

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

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.010.0 km38.5 km
EMSCM5.067.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥441
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-01-08

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.22026-03-12 19:18:19 UTC143.5 kmJava, Indonesia M5.12025-06-18 08:24:47 UTC122.7 kmSouth of Java, Indonesia M5.02026-02-17 18:00:53 UTC9.0 kmJawa M5.02025-08-29 14:02:17 UTC91.7 kmJava, Indonesia M5.02026-03-12 19:18:21 UTC110.1 kmJava, Indonesia

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