M4.0 earthquake — 189 km SSE of Baubau, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 189 km SSE of Baubau, Indonesia on Sep 14, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 651 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 651.2 km |
| Coordinates | -7.067, 123.197 |
| Time | Sep 14, 17:29 UTC |
| Location | 189 km SSE of Baubau, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000thfc |
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 | 201 km | Sep 17, 08:28 UTC | 78 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 283 km | Sep 19, 13:56 UTC | 67 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.