M4.6 earthquake: Kencong, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Kencong, Indonesia on October 12, 2026. It was recorded at 06:58 PM GMT+7 at a depth of 55 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
55 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
11:58:08 AM
October 12, 2026
Local time
06:58 PM
October 12, 2026 · GMT+7
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 127 km from Jember.
- Jember · 127 km SW
- Malang · 141 km S
- Probolinggo · 156 km S
- Blitar · 159 km SE
- Pasuruan · 171 km S
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, 208 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.0 earthquake on April 10, 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 12, 2026 earthquake near Kencong, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Kencong, Indonesia at 9.152° S, 113.100° E, at a depth of 55 km. The nearest town was Jember, about 127 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Kencong, 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 Kencong, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.