Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off East Seram Regency, Maluku, at approximately 6.15 am on Saturday (1/8/2026). The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed that the epicenter was located 42 kilometers northwest of East Seram at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Authorities confirmed the tectonic tremor triggered no tsunami risk across the surrounding coastal areas.

"#Earthquake Mag: 5.1, 01-Aug-26 06:15:51 WIB, Location: 2.80 S, 130.25 E (42 km Northwest EASTSERAM-MALUKU), Depth: 10 Km, no tsunami potential #BMKG," BMKG announced via its official X account.

The agency noted that initial seismic readings prioritize reporting speed, meaning data processing may undergo minor adjustments as further technical monitoring updates are finalized.

(mg/ek/pr/rs)