Indonesia Quake Damages 253 Homes in Bogor
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake damaged 253 homes across three villages in Indonesia’s Bogor regency, far above the initial count of 17. One person was lightly injured and 11 aftershocks were recorded.
BOGOR REGENCY, Indonesia — A shallow earthquake in western Indonesia damaged 253 homes in three villages, a sharply revised toll that highlights the scale of the disruption in a densely populated area of the Pacific Ring of Fire. The magnitude 4.1 quake struck Bogor Regency on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, and authorities say damage assessments are continuing.
The Bogor Regency Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) counted 222 homes with minor damage, 25 with moderate damage and six with severe damage. That is far above the agency’s initial assessment of 17 affected homes. Andi Sumardi, head of the agency’s emergency and logistics section, said the updated figures covered villages in Pamijahan and Leuwiliang districts. The tally is preliminary and could change as field checks continue.
Damage reported across three villages
Purwabakti village in Pamijahan had the most reported damage, with 106 homes affected: 97 lightly damaged, six moderately damaged and three severely damaged. In nearby Cibunian, also in Pamijahan, 76 homes were damaged, including 70 with minor damage and six with moderate damage.
Purasari village in Leuwiliang reported 71 affected homes: 55 lightly damaged, 13 moderately damaged and three severely damaged. The village totals match the agency’s current count of 253 homes.
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) reported two earthquakes in the area on Oct. 15. The first, magnitude 3.5, struck at 5:49 p.m. local time (WIB); a magnitude 4.1 quake followed at 5:58 p.m. Both were shallow, with reported depths of 9 kilometers and 5 kilometers, respectively.
Aftershocks and reported impacts
BMKG said the earthquakes may have been triggered by activity on an active fault, based on the epicenters’ locations and the hypocenters’ depths. The agency recorded 11 aftershocks, ranging from magnitude 1.6 to 2.6; residents felt two of them.
The shaking reached intensity IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale in Pamijahan and Kabandungan. Intensity III was reported in Kalapanunggal, Leuwiliang, Cipeuteuy, Lengkong and Parakansalak, while Palabuhanratu, Pabuaran and Cicantayan reported intensity II.
The disaster agency also reported minor damage to five places of worship: three in Purwabakti and two in Cibunian. One person suffered minor injuries in Pamijahan and received treatment at a local clinic. An initial assessment counted 51 people who had left their homes, some because they feared further shaking, including residents whose houses were not listed as damaged.
BMKG Director of Engineering Seismology, Potential Geophysics and Time Signals Teguh Rahayu said monitoring of seismic activity was continuing. The Bogor Regency disaster agency said it was still checking buildings and updating its damage assessment.
