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Indonesia Shaken: 6.1 Quake Hits Southwest Sumba
4 Oct
Summary
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred on Sunday near Southwest Sumba.
- The earthquake's epicenter was shallow, 10 km deep, posing no tsunami risk.
- Strong shaking was felt for a minute; no damage or casualties reported.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted Southwest Sumba Regency in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. The seismic event occurred at 05:55 WIB, with its epicenter situated 14 km southwest of Kodi at a shallow depth of 10 km. Fortunately, authorities confirmed that the earthquake did not trigger any tsunami threats.
Initial reports indicate that strong tremors were felt for about a minute across Southwest Sumba, West Sumba, and West Manggarai Regencies. Despite the intensity of the shaking, the local Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) is currently monitoring the situation and has reported no damage or casualties. Residents are advised to stay calm and rely on official information, avoiding unverified rumors.
