M4.6 earthquake — 142 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 142 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia on Jul 31, 2026 at 20:29 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 | -2.886, 130.185 |
| Time | Jul 31, 20:29 UTC |
| Location | 142 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000thbu |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 111 km | Aug 21, 12:32 UTC | 149 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia |
| M5.5 | 247 km | Aug 24, 10:02 UTC | 207 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.