Update: 5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Sabang, Indonesia on Aug. 9

Published Sep 3, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Sabang on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor shook at 03:02 UTC (08:32 local time), with its epicenter approximately 180 km northwest of Sabang and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey