Indonesia: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs in Sunda Strait at 11:24 May 10

Event

A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred in the Sunda Strait, near Banten Province at around 11:24 May 10. The epicenter was about 116 km (72 miles) west-southwest of Labuan. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 35 km (22 miles), and light shaking was likely felt in Banten, Jakarta, western West Java, and Lampung provinces. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. 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 has not prompted 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

Consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.