M5.0 earthquake: Kupang, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Kupang, Indonesia on September 30, 2026. It was recorded at 06:58 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 19 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
19 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
10:58:50 AM
September 30, 2026
Local time
06:58 PM
September 30, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 29 km from Kupang.
- Kupang · 29 km N
- Maumere · 214 km SE
- Ende · 249 km SE
- Dili · 261 km SW
- Ruteng · 378 km SE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 209 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.1 earthquake on November 1, 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 30, 2026 earthquake near Kupang, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Kupang, Indonesia at 9.924° S, 123.646° E, at a depth of 19 km. The nearest town was Kupang, about 29 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Kupang, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Kupang, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.