M4.5 earthquake — 152 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia

An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 152 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia on Aug 1, 2026 at 12:12 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.889, 130.276 |
| Time | Aug 1, 12:12 UTC |
| Location | 152 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000thgc |
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 | 74 km | Aug 1, 12:30 UTC | 170 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.