M4.8 earthquake: Kupang, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Kupang, Indonesia on October 26, 2026. It was recorded at 11:59 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 35 km.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
35 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
03:59:22 AM
October 26, 2026
Local time
11:59 AM
October 26, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 39 km from Kupang.
- Kupang · 39 km W
- Maumere · 195 km SE
- Ende · 219 km SE
- Dili · 304 km SW
- Ruteng · 344 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, 132 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.7 earthquake on April 23, 2004.
- M6.7Naisano Dua, Indonesia · 105 km WNW · 66 kmUSGS
- M6.2Maumere, Indonesia · 110 km SSE · 33 kmUSGS
- M6.2Maumere, Indonesia · 101 km SSE · 33 kmUSGS
- M6.1Kupang, Indonesia · 20 km NE · 51 kmUSGS
- M5.7Timor region, Indonesia · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.5Kupang, Indonesia · 16 km NNE · 46 kmUSGS
- M5.5Kupang, Indonesia · 25 km ENE · 33 kmUSGS
- M5.4Naisano Dua, Indonesia · 19 km NE · 47 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 26, 2026 earthquake near Kupang, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Kupang, Indonesia at 10.044° S, 123.251° E, at a depth of 35 km. The nearest town was Kupang, about 39 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Kupang, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.8 (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 Kupang, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.