M4.6 earthquake — 122 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 122 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026 at 09:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 273 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 | 272.8 km |
| Coordinates | -0.158, 122.024 |
| Time | Aug 15, 09:51 UTC |
| Location | 122 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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.