M4.6 earthquake — 104 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 104 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia on Aug 12, 2026 at 10:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.796, 127.883 |
| Time | Aug 12, 10:15 UTC |
| Location | 104 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tk6n |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 257 km | Aug 29, 08:08 UTC | 64 km W of Labuha, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.