• Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Banda Sea, Indonesia

    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 struck the Banda Sea, Indonesia, at 17:53 UTC on May 14, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 146 km (91 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 146 km (91 miles) while BMKG reports M6.7 at a depth of 163 km (102 miles).

  • Strong M6.4 earthquake hits Banda Sea, Indonesia

    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 struck the Banda Sea, Indonesia, at 14:40 UTC on October 28, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 144 km (89 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.