M4.5 earthquake — 197 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 197 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on Aug 13, 2026 at 13:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 34 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 | 33.9 km |
| Coordinates | -2.862, 138.873 |
| Time | Aug 13, 13:12 UTC |
| Location | 197 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlnj |
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 | 274 km | Aug 28, 12:21 UTC | 109 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.