Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Indonesia's Sumbawa region, GFZ says
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Sumbawa region of Indonesia on October 4, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The data was reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ).
Why it matters
Seismic activity in this region is frequent and poses a constant risk to local infrastructure and public safety.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the Sumbawa region of Indonesia on Sunday (October 4, 2026), the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the GFZ added.
Published - October 04, 2026 05:50 am IST
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