M 5.2 Moderate Earthquake Strikes Near Tual, Indonesia

What Happened

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 mb was recorded 183 km west-southwest of Tual, Indonesia. The seismic event occurred on February 15, 2026, at 02:15:27 UTC. The earthquake has been reviewed by seismologists at the USGS.

Location Details

The epicenter was located at coordinates 6.2086°S and 131.2032°E. The earthquake originated at a depth of 61.7 km. In geological terms, this is classified as an intermediate-depth earthquake (20-70 km), which typically results in less intense surface shaking than shallow events of the same magnitude.

Impact Assessment

Based on the source data, there is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect for this event. No felt reports were recorded at the time of the report, and no specific alert level color or damage assessments were provided in the initial data.

What You Should Know

Earthquakes with a magnitude between 5.0 and 5.9 are classified as “moderate.” While these events are routine in seismically active regions, they are capable of causing damage to poorly constructed buildings. Residents in the surrounding region should remain aware of the potential for aftershocks, which are common following an event of this size.

Source

Information and data for this report were provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.