M4.8 earthquake — 190 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 190 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia on Oct 6, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 62 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 62.1 km |
| Coordinates | -3.857, 139.466 |
| Time | Oct 6, 21:56 UTC |
| Location | 190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 206 km | Oct 1, 13:31 UTC | 198 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.3 | 223 km | Oct 1, 17:09 UTC | 204 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.