M4.9 earthquake — 198 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 198 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia on Jul 18, 2026 at 08:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 25 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 25.5 km |
| Coordinates | -6.575, 103.876 |
| Time | Jul 18, 08:21 UTC |
| Location | 198 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1kf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 141 km | Aug 9, 15:15 UTC | 197 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 182 km | Aug 10, 17:08 UTC | 232 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 275 km | Aug 11, 01:12 UTC | 81 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.