M5.7 earthquake — 163 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 163 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia on Sep 2, 2026 at 00:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 66 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 | M5.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 66.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.267, 139.321 |
| Time | Sep 2, 00:04 UTC |
| Location | 163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 100 km | Sep 19, 07:44 UTC | 210 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 164 km | Sep 19, 04:18 UTC | 210 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 172 km | Sep 24, 00:26 UTC | 223 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.3 | 178 km | Sep 21, 13:58 UTC | 152 km N of Agats, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.