In the Indian Ocean 151 kilometer from Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, a significant MAG-5.3 earthquake occurred in the night of Wednesday July 8th, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Indian Ocean, right off the coast of Indonesia (10 mi offshore), 151 kilometer south of Bandar Lampung in Lampung. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 35 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Jul 8, 2026 02:44 (Jakarta Time) - Jul 7, 2026 19:44 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 151 km south of Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia. Coordinates 6°46'18"S 105°3'53"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.3 Detected by 11 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.093 . |
| Depth: | 35 km (22 mi) A quite shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Indonesia . Located 95 kilometer (59 mi) southwest of the epicenter of this earthquake, Labuan (Banten, Indonesia) is the nearest significant population center.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Jakarta is located 206 km to the east. Tangerang is located 185 km to the east. Bekasi is located 221 km to the east.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 95 km (59 mi) NE from epicenter |
Labuan Banten, Indonesia. |
| 126 km (78 mi) NE from epicenter |
Pandeglang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 139 km (86 mi) E from epicenter |
Rangkasbitung Banten, Indonesia. |
| 141 km (88 mi) NE from epicenter |
Serang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 151 km (94 mi) N from epicenter |
Bandar Lampung Lampung, Indonesia. |
| 162 km (101 mi) NE from epicenter |
Kresek West Java, Indonesia. |
| 166 km (103 mi) E from epicenter |
Pelabuhanratu West Java, Indonesia. |
| 170 km (106 mi) E from epicenter |
Cikupa West Java, Indonesia. |
| 174 km (108 mi) E from epicenter |
Curug Banten, Indonesia. |
| 175 km (109 mi) NE from epicenter |
Pasarkemis West Java, Indonesia. |
| 182 km (113 mi) NE from epicenter |
Sepatan West Java, Indonesia. |
| 182 km (113 mi) E from epicenter |
Ciampea West Java, Indonesia. |
| 184 km (114 mi) E from epicenter |
Serpong West Java, Indonesia. |
| 185 km (115 mi) E from epicenter |
Tangerang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 186 km (116 mi) N from epicenter |
Metro Lampung, Indonesia. |
| 188 km (117 mi) E from epicenter |
Parung West Java, Indonesia. |
| 189 km (117 mi) NE from epicenter |
Teluknaga West Java, Indonesia. |
| 190 km (118 mi) E from epicenter |
Cicurug West Java, Indonesia. |
| 190 km (118 mi) E from epicenter |
South Tangerang Banten, Indonesia. |
| 190 km (118 mi) E from epicenter |
Ciputat West Java, Indonesia. |
| 191 km (119 mi) E from epicenter |
Bogor West Java, Indonesia. |
| 191 km (119 mi) E from epicenter |
Pamulang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 193 km (120 mi) E from epicenter |
Sawangan West Java, Indonesia. |
| 194 km (121 mi) E from epicenter |
Caringin West Java, Indonesia. |
| 198 km (123 mi) E from epicenter |
Depok West Java, Indonesia. |
| 200 km (124 mi) E from epicenter |
Cibinong West Java, Indonesia. |
| 203 km (126 mi) E from epicenter |
Citeureup West Java, Indonesia. |
| 206 km (128 mi) E from epicenter |
Sukabumi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 206 km (128 mi) E from epicenter |
Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia. |
| 211 km (131 mi) N from epicenter |
Terbanggi Besar Lampung, Indonesia. |
| 213 km (132 mi) E from epicenter |
Cileungsir West Java, Indonesia. |
| 217 km (135 mi) N from epicenter |
Kotabumi Lampung, Indonesia. |
| 221 km (137 mi) E from epicenter |
Bekasi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 238 km (148 mi) E from epicenter |
Cikarang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 242 km (150 mi) E from epicenter |
Ciranjang-hilir West Java, Indonesia. |
| 256 km (159 mi) E from epicenter |
Rengasdengklok West Java, Indonesia. |
| 264 km (164 mi) E from epicenter |
Purwakarta West Java, Indonesia. |
| 265 km (165 mi) E from epicenter |
Banjar West Java, Indonesia. |
| 266 km (165 mi) E from epicenter |
Padalarang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 267 km (166 mi) E from epicenter |
Cikampek West Java, Indonesia. |
| 272 km (169 mi) E from epicenter |
Soreang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 274 km (170 mi) E from epicenter |
Cimahi West Java, Indonesia. |
| 277 km (172 mi) E from epicenter |
Margahayukencana West Java, Indonesia. |
| 280 km (174 mi) E from epicenter |
Banjaran West Java, Indonesia. |
| 281 km (175 mi) E from epicenter |
Bandung West Java, Indonesia. |
| 282 km (175 mi) E from epicenter |
Pameungpeuk West Java, Indonesia. |
| 282 km (175 mi) E from epicenter |
Lembang West Java, Indonesia. |
| 297 km (185 mi) E from epicenter |
Cileunyi West Java, 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:
- Karawang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia: 1 person.
- Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia: 1 person.
6 Aftershocks detected
After this earthquake struck, 6 smaller aftershocks occurred. At a distance of 13 km (8 mi) east of this earthquake, an aftershock struck 27 mins later. It measured a magnitude of 2.9
In the days before this main shock, 2 smaller foreshocks were detected. Nearby this earthquake a foreshock struck 23 hrs earlier. It measured a magnitude of 2.7
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 2.6 |
1 day earlier Jul 6, 2026 19:13 (Jakarta Time) | 98 km (61 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 2.7 |
23 hrs earlier Jul 7, 2026 03:23 (Jakarta Time) | 74 km (46 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.3 |
Jul 8, 2026 02:44 (Jakarta Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 2.9 |
16 mins later Jul 8, 2026 03:00 (Jakarta Time) | 14 km (9 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 2.5 |
21 mins later Jul 8, 2026 03:05 (Jakarta Time) | 13 km (8 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 2.9 |
27 mins later Jul 8, 2026 03:11 (Jakarta Time) | 13 km (8 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 2.6 |
56 mins later Jul 8, 2026 03:41 (Jakarta Time) | 18 km (11 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 2.6 |
1 hr later Jul 8, 2026 04:00 (Jakarta Time) | 81 km (51 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 2.5 |
2 hrs later Jul 8, 2026 04:28 (Jakarta Time) | 72 km (45 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
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 25th, 2024, when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit 255 km (158 mi) further west. An even stronger magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on August 2nd, 2019.
In total, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.3 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 5 months.
Low tsunami risk
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so 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 under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.3. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 35 km (22 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 08/07/26 17:38 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000tary
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260707_0000267
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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