M4.9 earthquake — 94 km W of Ambon, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 94 km W of Ambon, Indonesia on Aug 25, 2026 at 11:29 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.652, 127.333 |
| Time | Aug 25, 11:29 UTC |
| Location | 94 km W of Ambon, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tncc |
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 | 261 km | Aug 19, 14:32 UTC | Banda Sea |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.