BMKG: M5.7 Earthquake Hits Pacitan, Felt Across Java and Bali

January 27, 2026 | 09:36 am

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported a tectonic earthquake struck Pacitan, East Java, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 8:20:44 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB). BMKG analysis indicates the earthquake had updated parameters with a magnitude of M5.7.

The earthquake's epicenter was located at coordinates 8.18° South Latitude and 111.33° East Longitude, or precisely on land 24 kilometers southeast of Pacitan, East Java, at a depth of 122 kilometers.

"Based on the location of the epicenter and the depth of the hypocenter, the earthquake was a moderate-sized earthquake caused by rock deformation activity within the plate," Daryono said in a statement on Tuesday. "The analysis of the source mechanism indicates that the earthquake was a thrust fault."

The earthquake was felt in Pacitan, Karangkates, and Tulungagung at an intensity of III-IV on the MMI scale, meaning that during the day, many people felt it inside their homes.

In Malang, Nganjuk, Ponorogo, and Blitar, the earthquake was felt at an intensity of III on the MMI scale, meaning that the tremors were felt inside homes and felt as if a truck were passing by.

In Madiun, Denpasar, Kuta, Karangasem, Jember, and Mojokerto, the earthquake was felt at an intensity of II-III on the MMI scale, meaning that the tremors were felt inside homes and felt as if a truck were passing by.

In Yogyakarta, Bantul, Sleman, Kulon Progo, Purworejo, Semarang, Pasuruan, and Mataram, the earthquake was felt at an intensity of II, meaning that the tremors were felt by several people and caused light hanging objects to sway.

To date, there have been no reports of damage caused by the earthquake. Modeling results indicate that this earthquake does not have the potential to trigger a tsunami.

As of 08.35 WIB, BMKG monitoring results had not shown any aftershock activity.

Read: BMKG Reports Earthquake Data for Bekasi Regency, West Java

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