M4.6 earthquake — 223 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 223 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia on Sep 24, 2026 at 00:26 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 | -1.813, 138.781 |
| Time | Sep 24, 00:26 UTC |
| Location | 223 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx7g |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 13 km | Sep 19, 04:18 UTC | 210 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 86 km | Sep 19, 07:44 UTC | 210 km W of Abepura, Indonesia |
| M4.3 | 277 km | Sep 21, 13:58 UTC | 152 km N of Agats, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.