M4.5 earthquake — 216 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 216 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia on Sep 18, 2026 at 17:42 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.707, 105.621 |
| Time | Sep 18, 17:42 UTC |
| Location | 216 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tidr |
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 | 199 km | Sep 22, 22:27 UTC | 68 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 200 km | Sep 25, 13:47 UTC | 80 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.