M4.5 earthquake — 70 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 70 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia on Oct 8, 2026 at 07:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 89 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 88.6 km |
| Coordinates | 5.457, 94.702 |
| Time | Oct 8, 07:45 UTC |
| Location | 70 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0x2 |
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.