M4.2 earthquake — 197 km W of Tual, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 197 km W of Tual, Indonesia on Oct 23, 2026 at 13:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 82 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 82.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.682, 130.974 |
| Time | Oct 23, 13:11 UTC |
| Location | 197 km W of Tual, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4c8 |
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 | 84 km | Oct 25, 19:26 UTC | 267 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
| M5.7 | 96 km | Oct 28, 22:06 UTC | 271 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
| M4.3 | 215 km | Oct 28, 03:44 UTC | Banda Sea |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.