In the night of Thursday January 29th, 2026, a significant Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit under land 18 kilometer from Dompu in Indonesia.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Indonesia, 18 kilometer (11 mi) southwest of Dompu in West Nusa Tenggara. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 131 km.
| Date and Time: | Jan 29, 2026 02:30 (Makassar Time) - Jan 28, 2026 18:30 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 18 km SW of Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Coordinates 8°39'45"S 118°21'37"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 81 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.066 . |
| Depth: | 131 km (81 mi) An intermediate depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely Tsunami's are usually caused by MAG-6.5+ earthquakes, less than 100km shallow, and with an epicenter under sea. Neither of this seems to be the case. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Indonesia . Located 18 kilometer (11 mi) southwest of the epicenter of this earthquake, Dompu (West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia) is the nearest significant population center.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 18 km (11 mi) NE from epicenter |
Dompu West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. |
| 46 km (29 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Bima West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. |
| 105 km (65 mi) W from epicenter |
Sumbawa Besar West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. |
| 169 km (105 mi) E from epicenter |
Labuan Bajo East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. |
| 230 km (143 mi) W from epicenter |
Praya West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. |
| 231 km (144 mi) E from epicenter |
Ruteng East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. |
| 236 km (147 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Waingapu East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. |
| 247 km (153 mi) W from epicenter |
Mataram West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. |
Shaking reported by 2 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 2 people have reported shaking in 2 places in Indonesia.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Kuta, Bali, Indonesia: 1 person.
- Praya, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia: 1 person.
Aftershocks detected
This main shock was followed by 1 smaller aftershock. At a distance of 19 km (12 mi) east-northeast of this earthquake, an aftershock struck 1 hr later. It measured a magnitude of 2.6
This main shock was prefaced by 13 smaller foreshocks. Roughly 3 hrs before this earthquake, a foreshock measuring MAG-3.5 was detected nearby this earthquake.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 2.5 |
2 days earlier Jan 27, 2026 01:31 (Makassar Time) | 86 km (53 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.5 |
2 days earlier Jan 27, 2026 04:28 (Makassar Time) | 75 km (46 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.6 |
2 days earlier Jan 27, 2026 04:37 (Makassar Time) | 79 km (49 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.5 |
2 days earlier Jan 27, 2026 06:43 (Makassar Time) | 98 km (61 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.7 |
2 days earlier Jan 27, 2026 10:29 (Makassar Time) | 43 km (27 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.5 |
1 day earlier Jan 27, 2026 16:37 (Makassar Time) | 90 km (56 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.9 |
1 day earlier Jan 27, 2026 18:13 (Makassar Time) | 78 km (49 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.7 |
23 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 04:00 (Makassar Time) | 24 km (15 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.6 |
16 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 10:19 (Makassar Time) | 55 km (34 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
13 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 13:11 (Makassar Time) | 89 km (55 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.3 |
8 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 18:35 (Makassar Time) | 66 km (41 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.8 |
8 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 18:45 (Makassar Time) | 71 km (44 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
3 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 23:17 (Makassar Time) | 72 km (45 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
Jan 29, 2026 02:30 (Makassar Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 2.6 |
1 hr later Jan 29, 2026 03:40 (Makassar Time) | 19 km (12 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since July 17th, 2025, when a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit 186 km (116 mi) further south-southeast. An even stronger magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on August 28th, 2023.
In total, 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 2 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
It is very unlikely that this eartquake will cause any tsunami's. The reported magnitude is lower than the MAG-6.5 strength required to cause any earthquakes. In addition, this earthquake was not very shallow and appears to have occurred under land. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck on land near a coastal area (3 km from the sea). | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 131 km (81 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 29/01/26 07:08 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000s52m
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260128_0000343
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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