M5.5 earthquake — 207 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred 207 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia on Aug 24, 2026 at 10:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M5.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.053, 129.687 |
| Time | Aug 24, 10:02 UTC |
| Location | 207 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn33 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 161 km | Aug 21, 11:55 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.9 | 237 km | Aug 21, 12:32 UTC | 149 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.