Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Indonesia - The Tribune

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Indonesia on February 12, 2026, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The seismic event occurred at 18:44:18 IST at a depth of 115 km. The epicenter was located at latitude 4.07 N and longitude 96.15 E. Indonesia is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire and remains highly vulnerable to seismic activities, including megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis. While this specific event was moderate in magnitude and deep-seated, the region frequently experiences destructive quakes, such as the 2022 Cianjur earthquake and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Areas identified as high-risk for future major seismic events include the western coast of Sumatra and the southern coast of Java.