M4.5 earthquake — 35 km E of Poso, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 35 km E of Poso, Indonesia on Aug 17, 2026 at 01:01 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.366, 121.071 |
| Time | Aug 17, 01:01 UTC |
| Location | 35 km E of Poso, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015eb0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 171 km | Aug 15, 09:51 UTC | 122 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia |
| M5.7 | 192 km | Aug 15, 16:25 UTC | 125 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.