February 13, 2026 9:38 am

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Earthquake shocks in this country

Published by: thefactnews

Jakarta/New Delhi, February 13, 2026 (6:50 AM IST)
Indonesia experienced earthquake tremors Thursday evening. National Center for Seismology (NCS) recorded 4.4 magnitude on Richter scale.

Quake Details

Time: February 12, 2026 at 6:44:18 PM IST
Epicenter: 4.07°N, 96.15°E
Depth115 km below surface

No Damage: Moderate intensity + deep quake caused no reported casualties or damage. No tsunami warning issued.

Why Indonesia Vulnerable?

Pacific Ring of Fire: Lies where most volcanoes erupt & earthquakes strike
Tectonic Collision: Pacific, Eurasian, Australian plates converge causing constant seismic activity

Regional Quake Activity

Nepal: Recent 5.0 magnitude
Myanmar: 5.9 quake felt in Kolkata & Dhaka

Indonesia’s location demands constant preparedness for powerful megathrust quakes & tsunamis like devastating 2004 Indian Ocean disaster.

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