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M 5.2 mb Earthquake 210 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia

Source: USGS · Indonesia

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded by USGS near 210 km WNW of Abepura. On the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program scale, M5.2 is classified "Moderate". Among the 1,740 earthquake reports Areazine has published, this M5.2 event ranks stronger than 74% of them (rank #344 by magnitude).

The earthquake report, at a glance

Magnitude
M 5.2
USGS class
Moderate
Location
210 km WNW of Abepura
Archive rank
#344 of 1,740
Source
USGS
Published
September 19, 2026
MODERATE

Out of 1,740 earthquake reports Areazine has logged, this one outranks 74% of them — 343 recorded a higher magnitude.

Record status: a point-in-time USGS detection. Aftershocks, revised magnitude, and felt-report data continue to update on USGS's own event page after publication.

What Happened

A M 5.2 mb earthquake occurred at 12:58:35 UTC on September 19, 2026 (Unix time 1789791515318), with an epicenter 210 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia. The event was recorded at coordinates latitude -1.8561, longitude 138.8882, at a depth of 10 km.

Location Details

The earthquake was located 210 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia. The 10 km depth classifies it as shallow (less than 20 km). Coordinates are latitude -1.8561, longitude 138.8882.

Impact Assessment

No felt reports, tsunami advisory, or alert level data were available in the source. The tsunami flag was recorded as 0.

What You Should Know

Earthquakes of this magnitude are classified as moderate and can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings. Residents in the region should be aware of the possibility of aftershocks and follow standard safety procedures such as dropping, covering, and holding on during shaking.

Source

Data from USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000tih8

Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗

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What People Ask

Common questions about this USGS earthquake report.

How strong was this earthquake? ▾
A magnitude 5.2 mb earthquake struck 210 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia at a depth of 10 km.
What does a magnitude 5.2 ("Moderate") earthquake mean? ▾
The USGS classifies M5.2 as "Moderate" on its Earthquake Hazards Program scale. Events in this range are felt over a wide area and can cause significant damage near the epicenter, particularly to older or unreinforced buildings.
Where does this event rank against Areazine's other recorded earthquakes? ▾
This is the #344 strongest of the 1,740 earthquake reports in Areazine's archive by magnitude, stronger than 74% of them and weaker than 343 others.
Was Abepura likely to feel this earthquake? ▾
This event was centered 210 km WNW of Abepura. Shaking intensity falls off sharply with distance from the epicenter and depends on depth and local geology, so check the USGS "Did You Feel It?" report for this event for real felt-shaking data rather than assuming from magnitude and distance alone.

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