Right now
The most recent data we hold from BMKG arrived 2 hours ago, and this point is in it.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, 18 km from here.
Reported by BMKG today.
It is the strongest of the 8 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 18 May 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
BMKG reported: 227 km BaratLaut TANIMBAR · Felt: -
BMKG recorded magnitude 5.1 at a depth of 124 km.
The seismic region given by the source is 227 km BaratLaut TANIMBAR.
Nearby, since 18 May 2026
- May 18, 2026 · score 0 · 9.5 km
- July 3, 2026 · score 4 · 14.4 km
- August 11, 2026 · score 3 · 18.9 km
How we know
Confirmed by 4 independent sources, including BMKG.
Our own score for this event is 10 out of 100, at 72 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 10 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 72% |
| Coordinates | -6.0300, 130.6600 |
| Nearest City | Tual (235 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-12T06:14:33.000Z |
| Source | https://www.bmkg.go.id/tews.html |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.1 |
| Depth | 124 |
| Region | 227 km BaratLaut TANIMBAR |
| TsunamiPotential | false |
| Felt | - |
| Usgs Mag | 4.8 |
| Usgs Depth | 134.35 |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Sig | 354 |
| Emsc Mag | 4.8 |
| Emsc Depth | 134.4 |
| Emsc MagType | mb |
| Emsc Region | BANDA SEA |
| Emsc Auth | NEIC |
| Emsc SourceId | 2059203 |
| Gfz Mag | 4.78 |
| Gfz Depth | 135.6 |
| Gfz MagType | mb |
| Gfz Region | Banda Sea |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_us7000tgxg","source":"usgs","severity":"low","severityValue":28.799999999999997,"timestamp":1789193670594,"latitude":-6.0912,"longitude":130.5082},{"id":"emsc_20260912_0000084","source":"emsc","severity":"low","severityValue":28.799999999999997,"timestamp":1789193670594,"latitude":-6.0912,"longitude":130.5082},{"id":"gfz_gfz2026rwod","source":"gfz","severity":"low","severityValue":28.68,"timestamp":1789193671600,"latitude":-6.123,"longitude":130.432}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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