Indonesia Records 118 Earthquakes Today Near Bandung Since Mid-August
BMKG has recorded 118 earthquakes today in reports covering the Bandung District and surrounding areas of Indonesia since August 11, with magnitudes ranging from 1.0 to 3.4, of which 13 were felt by residents. The 118 earthquakes occurred between August 11 and September 17, 2026, as of 8 a.m. local time. [3]
Bandung Seismic Swarm Recorded by BMKG
The 118 earthquakes occurred between August 11 and September 17, 2026, as of 8 a.m. local time. [3] BMKG Director of Earthquake and Tsunami Wijayanto stated that the 118 earthquakes ranged in magnitude from 1.0 to 3.4. [3] Thirteen of the events were felt in Pangalengan, Talegong, Cisewu and surrounding areas. [3]
Intensity and Impact of Earthquakes Today on Local Communities
Thirteen of the events were felt in Pangalengan, Talegong, Cisewu and surrounding areas with intensity II-III on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. [3] The felt earthquakes had an intensity of II-III on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale, meaning that the tremors were clearly felt indoors and, in some cases, felt like a passing truck. [3]
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Geological Analysis of Epicenter Pattern
The epicenters form a southwest-northeast linear pattern approximately 5-8 km west of the South Garut Fault's Kendang Segment and north of the Garsela Fault's Kencana Segment. [3] The earthquakes are shallow and linked to activity along a local unmapped fault, requiring further study. [3] According to BMKG's analysis, the earthquake epicenters formed a southwest-northeast linear pattern, approximately 5-8 kilometers west of the South Garut Fault's Kendang Segment and north of the Garsela Fault's Kencana Segment. [3] Wijayanto said the earthquakes were shallow and, tectonically, were associated with activity along a local fault in the area. [3] The distribution of the earthquakes does not lie within the Garsela Fault's Kendang Segment, the Garsela Fault's Kencana Segment, or the Cicalengka Fault, but is located in an area that has not yet been mapped. [3]
Monitoring Efforts and Future Study Needs
BMKG currently operates 35 seismic sensors across West Java to detect and record earthquake activity, including microearthquakes or small-magnitude earthquakes, with a high level of precision. [3] The agency will continue to monitor the seismic activity and provide updated information to relevant stakeholders and the public. [3] It also urged residents to remain calm and not be influenced by unverified information. [3] He said the finding requires further study to identify the earthquake source that triggered the series of seismic activity in Bandung District and surrounding areas. [3]
Other Recent Earthquakes Worldwide
Separate earthquakes of M2.8 in Texas, M4.5 near Maumere Indonesia, M3.0 in Puerto Rico and M5.0 in the South Atlantic Ocean were also recorded. [1] [2] [4] [5] A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred at depth of 1.3km 57 km NE of Van Horn, Texas. [1] A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred at depth of 10.0km 78 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia. [2] A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at depth of 12.1km 1 km ENE of Indios, Puerto Rico. [4] A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at depth of 10.0km in the South Atlantic Ocean. [5]
What to watch next: BMKG will continue to monitor the seismic activity and provide updated information while the finding requires further study to identify the earthquake source. [3]
