M5.6 earthquake — 155 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred 155 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia on Sep 2, 2026 at 00:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 65 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 | M5.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 64.6 km |
| Coordinates | -3.213, 139.373 |
| Time | Sep 2, 00:04 UTC |
| Location | 155 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdhl |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 | 209 km | Aug 28, 12:21 UTC | 109 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.5 | 235 km | Aug 30, 22:07 UTC | 137 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.5 | 276 km | Aug 30, 18:18 UTC | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.