Calamity
LowEarthquakesCalamity Score: 5

Earthquakes in Southern Sumatera

IndonesiaISC

Right now

The most recent data we hold from ISC arrived 53 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

Reported by ISC today.

It is one of only 4 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 20 June 2026. The last comparable one was on 6 August 2026.

What the source measured

ISC reported: Southern Sumatera

ISC recorded magnitude 4.5 at a depth of 39 km.

The seismic region given by the source is Southern Sumatera.

Nearby, since 20 June 2026

How we know

One source: ISC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 58 % 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

TypeEarthquakes
SeverityLow
Calamity Score (ours)5 / 100
Our confidence58%
Coordinates-4.9170, 102.8450
Nearest CityPagar Alam (108 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-09-08T22:23:20.000Z
Sourcehttp://www.isc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/web-db-run?event_id=646392787&out_format=IMS1.0&request=COMPREHENSIVE

Score Breakdown

10
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
5
historical

Technical Details

Mag4.5
Depth39
MagTypeM
RegionSouthern Sumatera

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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