M4.5 earthquake — 188 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 188 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on Aug 1, 2026 at 21:26 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 | -2.612, 138.939 |
| Time | Aug 1, 21:26 UTC |
| Location | 188 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000thi4 |
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 | 4 km | Jul 30, 05:55 UTC | 186 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 10 km | Jul 29, 02:40 UTC | 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 12 km | Jul 30, 14:37 UTC | 194 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M5.4 | 13 km | Jul 30, 04:42 UTC | 201 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 19 km | Jul 27, 15:51 UTC | 206 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.