M4.5 earthquake — 180 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 180 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on Jul 15, 2026 at 16:16 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 | -2.749, 139.014 |
| Time | Jul 15, 16:16 UTC |
| Location | 180 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000t27r |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 22 km | Jul 24, 12:27 UTC | 194 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 27 km | Jul 29, 02:40 UTC | 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 28 km | Jul 24, 11:11 UTC | 197 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 29 km | Jul 22, 14:50 UTC | 200 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M5.4 | 31 km | Jul 24, 12:14 UTC | 202 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 31 km | Jul 22, 06:46 UTC | 208 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.