Update: Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude recorded near Ponorogo, Indonesia on Jan. 27

Published Feb 18, 2026

PONOROGO REGENCY, East Java — A 5.7 magnitude quake was registered near Ponorogo Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 01:20 UTC (08:20 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 127 km, with its epicenter roughly 4 km southwest of Ponorogo.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 19 online responses from individuals indicating that they felt the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, people in several cities, including Malang, Yogyakarta, Sewon and Jaten, reported feeling weak to light shaking from the earthquake.

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Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey