M4.6 earthquake — 223 km W of Tual, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 223 km W of Tual, Indonesia on Sep 17, 2026 at 20:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 74 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 73.6 km |
| Coordinates | -5.685, 130.738 |
| Time | Sep 17, 20:23 UTC |
| Location | 223 km W of Tual, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000ti5v |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 52 km | Sep 12, 06:14 UTC | 253 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 114 km | Sep 15, 06:07 UTC | 289 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.