Indonesia Earthquake Today: Magnitude 5.4 Strikes Near Cilacap

A magnitude 5.4 Indonesia earthquake struck near Cilacap in Central Java on September 4, prompting residents and authorities to monitor the situation.

Indonesia Earthquake Recorded at Shallow Depth

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said the earthquake occurred at 12:04 p.m. local time.

The epicenter was recorded approximately 77 kilometers southeast of Cilacap at a depth of 10 kilometers.

The US Geological Survey separately measured the earthquake at magnitude 5.2 and located it around 28 kilometers south of Cilacap.

Initial earthquake measurements can vary between monitoring agencies before the data is reviewed and finalized.

No Tsunami Threat Announced

Indonesian authorities said the earthquake did not have the potential to generate a tsunami.

Residents in coastal areas should continue following official instructions and remain alert for any further seismic activity.

Authorities Assess Possible Impact

No immediate official information about significant damage or casualties was available at the time of publication.

Authorities may release further details about areas where the earthquake was felt and whether any buildings were affected.