M4.5 earthquake — 228 km SW of Tual, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 228 km SW of Tual, Indonesia on Jul 16, 2026 at 11:30 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.830, 131.077 |
| Time | Jul 16, 11:30 UTC |
| Location | 228 km SW of Tual, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0y9 |
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 | 98 km | Aug 11, 12:45 UTC | Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 149 km | Aug 11, 10:49 UTC | Banda Sea |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.