M4.9 earthquake — 144 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 144 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia on Jul 24, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 53 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 52.9 km |
| Coordinates | -5.584, 103.822 |
| Time | Jul 24, 17:28 UTC |
| Location | 144 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000t35r |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 106 km | Aug 9, 15:15 UTC | 197 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.