Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Recorded South of Kawalu, Indonesia

What Happened

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 mb occurred on February 11, 2026, at 18:00:52 UTC. The seismic event was centered approximately 101 kilometers south of Kawalu, Indonesia. The event has been reviewed by seismologists at the USGS.

Location Details

The earthquake’s epicenter was located at coordinates -8.2889 latitude and 108.1016 longitude. The event originated at a depth of 83.7 kilometers. In geological terms, this is classified as a deep earthquake, as it occurred more than 70 kilometers below the surface. Deep earthquakes typically cause less intense shaking at the surface than shallow events of the same magnitude.

Impact Assessment

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect following this event. No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS at this time, and no specific alert level color has been assigned to this event in the source data.

What You Should Know

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake is classified as a “moderate earthquake.” While these events are strong enough to be felt and can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings, they rarely cause significant structural harm to well-built facilities. Residents in the region should remain aware that aftershocks are possible following seismic activity. In the event of further shaking, safety officials recommend that you drop, cover, and hold on.

Source

Information for this report was provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.