M4.8 earthquake — 253 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 253 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia on Sep 12, 2026 at 06:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 134 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 134.4 km |
| Coordinates | -6.091, 130.508 |
| Time | Sep 12, 06:14 UTC |
| Location | 253 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgxg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.9 | 218 km | Sep 11, 11:56 UTC | 253 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.