M4.3 earthquake — 185 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 185 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on Aug 16, 2026 at 22:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.3 km |
| Coordinates | -2.638, 138.969 |
| Time | Aug 16, 22:02 UTC |
| Location | 185 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015eaf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 180 km | Aug 11, 23:33 UTC | 167 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.