M4.6 earthquake: Blitar, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Blitar, Indonesia on October 12, 2026. It was recorded at 12:28 PM GMT+7 at a depth of 121 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
121 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
05:28:09 AM
October 12, 2026
Local time
12:28 PM
October 12, 2026 · GMT+7
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 29 km from Blitar.
- Blitar · 29 km S
- Malang · 58 km SW
- Kediri · 64 km S
- Mojokerto · 98 km S
- Pasuruan · 108 km SW
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, 106 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.6 earthquake on September 28, 1998.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 12, 2026 earthquake near Blitar, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Blitar, Indonesia at 8.325° S, 112.219° E, at a depth of 121 km. The nearest town was Blitar, about 29 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Blitar, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (light). 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 Blitar, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.