M4.6 earthquake — 120 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 120 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026 at 09:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 275 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 275.1 km |
| Coordinates | -0.184, 122.014 |
| Time | Aug 15, 09:51 UTC |
| Location | 120 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkya |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 168 km | Aug 17, 01:01 UTC | 35 km E of Poso, Indonesia |
| M5.7 | 196 km | Aug 15, 16:25 UTC | 132 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.