M4.6 earthquake — 201 km SW of Fakfak, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 201 km SW of Fakfak, Indonesia on Sep 1, 2026 at 05:06 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.239, 131.044 |
| Time | Sep 1, 05:06 UTC |
| Location | 201 km SW of Fakfak, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000td9v |
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 | 232 km | Aug 26, 19:02 UTC | 270 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
| M4.1 | 253 km | Aug 28, 00:03 UTC | 283 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.