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Significant magnitude 5.0 quake hits 13 km northeast of Kupang, Indonesia, in the early evening

Published: 30 September 2026
Categories: Global Earthquake Activity

RSS feed source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 12:01 | 25 mins ago | By: EarthquakeMonitor

A shallow magnitude 5.0 earthquake was reported in the early evening near Kupang, Kota Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
According to the citizen-seismograph network RaspberryShake, the quake struck on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at 7:55 pm local time, at a shallow depth of 10. km. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones because they are closer to the surface. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review the data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their reports.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the epicentral area. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc.
Moderate shaking probably occurred in Kupang (pop. 442,800), located 13 km from the epicenter.
Weak shaking might have been felt in Naisano Dua (pop. 2,300), located 56 km from the epicenter; Soe (pop. 40,200), 70 km away; Baa (pop. 1,300), 99 km away; and Kefamenanu (pop. 48,200), 112 km away.
VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update the magnitude and depth if they change and follow up if other significant news about the quake becomes available. If you’re in the area, please send us your experience

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Semeru Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 15,000 ft (4,600 m) as of Sep 30, 11:20 UTC

Published: 30 September 2026
Categories: Global Volcano Activity

RSS feed source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

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East Java, Indonesia, -8.11°S / 112.92°E
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