M4.6 earthquake — 155 km N of Pototano, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 155 km N of Pototano, Indonesia on Aug 17, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 497 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 496.6 km |
| Coordinates | -7.024, 117.246 |
| Time | Aug 17, 18:10 UTC |
| Location | 155 km N of Pototano, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015ef3 |
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.