Indonesia: Magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurs off southern Java at around 03:57 WIB Dec. 25

Event

A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred off the southern coast of Java at around 03:57 WIB Dec. 25. The epicenter was about 160 km (100 miles) south-southwest of Srandakan. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 29 km (18 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in Central Java and far southeastern West Java provinces. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are possible over the coming days. The event did not trigger any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.