M4.4 earthquake — 82 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 82 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia on Aug 23, 2026 at 19:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 61 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 61.4 km |
| Coordinates | -2.071, 100.651 |
| Time | Aug 23, 19:56 UTC |
| Location | 82 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn0j |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 191 km | Aug 30, 07:37 UTC | 76 km WNW of Bengkulu, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.