M4.8 earthquake — 194 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 194 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on Jul 29, 2026 at 02:40 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.627, 138.887 |
| Time | Jul 29, 02:40 UTC |
| Location | 194 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgjx |
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 | 187 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.