M4.5 earthquake — 182 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 182 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on Jul 30, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 20 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 | 20.2 km |
| Coordinates | -2.614, 138.996 |
| Time | Jul 30, 05:18 UTC |
| Location | 182 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000ti1x |
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 | 6 km | Aug 1, 21:26 UTC | 188 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 16 km | Jul 30, 14:37 UTC | 194 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.