A moderate seismic event was recorded near Kepulauan Barat Daya, Indonesia, registering 4.5 magnitude. The tremor occurred on February 5, 2026, at 15:08:36 UTC.
The earthquake originated within the region of the Southwest Islands chain, an area known for consistent tectonic activity. Due to the preliminary nature of the assessment, precise focal depth and coordinates (latitude and longitude) are being finalized, but the event is associated with the active subduction zones operating off the coast.
At the time of the recorded seismic activity, local weather conditions featured overcast clouds. Temperatures in the vicinity were measured at 28.5°C.
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