M4.6 earthquake — 296 km S of Ambon, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 296 km S of Ambon, Indonesia on Sep 22, 2026 at 10:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 296 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 | 295.6 km |
| Coordinates | -6.341, 128.630 |
| Time | Sep 22, 10:30 UTC |
| Location | 296 km S of Ambon, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tj4v |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 187 km | Sep 19, 23:54 UTC | 116 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.6 | 244 km | Sep 17, 20:23 UTC | 223 km W of Tual, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.