M4.3 earthquake — 248 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 248 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia on Oct 19, 2026 at 19:16 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.233, 117.885 |
| Time | Oct 19, 19:16 UTC |
| Location | 248 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3gm |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.