First published 9/18/2026, 5:49:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:30 PM

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake (depth 162 km) near Indonesia — 14 Sep 2026

On 2026-09-14T10:58:03Z a magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred at coordinates 2.4223, 128.1704, depth 162.179 km near Indonesia. GDACS reports up to 330,000 people potentially experiencing shaking up to MMI III. Alert level: Green.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A moderate, deep earthquake produced light shaking (MMI III) affecting a sizeable population but with low expected damage given depth and reported intensity. It is relevant for local situational awareness, travel planning, and monitoring for any aftershocks or impacts.

Location

Sources

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:162.179km) in Indonesia 14/09/2026 10:58 UTC, 330 thousand in MMI III.

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