Strong earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia

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  • 21 August, 2026
  • 23:59
Strong earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Indonesia's Java Island in the Indian Ocean.

According to Report, citing the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center, the epicenter was located 232 km northeast of the city of Rangkasbitung, which has a population of more than 125,000. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued.