M4.9 earthquake — 183 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 183 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia on Oct 6, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 72 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 71.7 km |
| Coordinates | -3.888, 139.595 |
| Time | Oct 6, 21:56 UTC |
| Location | 183 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0le |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 239 km | Oct 10, 09:42 UTC | 31 km SE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.