Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.1M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 14/08/2026 22:28 UTC, 20 thousand in MMI VI

Summary

Single-source GDACS detection — awaiting independent verification. A magnitude 6.1M earthquake at a shallow depth of 10 km struck Indonesia on 14 August 2026, with an estimated 20,000 people exposed to strong shaking (MMI VI). The event is classified as medium severity, but the lack of corroborating news reports introduces uncertainty regarding actual on-the-ground damage.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. If confirmed, a shallow earthquake of this magnitude in Indonesia could disrupt local road networks and logistics in the affected region, potentially delaying the movement of goods that rely on domestic transport corridors.

Watch points

• Aftershock activity that could cause further damage to infrastructure in the affected area.
• Official damage assessments from Indonesian authorities (BNPB) that would clarify the extent of disruption to transport and utilities.
• Emergence of news reports confirming or refuting the initial GDACS impact estimate.