M4.6 earthquake — 98 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 98 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia on Oct 12, 2026 at 11:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 49 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 49.1 km |
| Coordinates | -9.130, 113.089 |
| Time | Oct 12, 11:58 UTC |
| Location | 98 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1rm |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 297 km | Oct 27, 14:44 UTC | 126 km S of Pundong, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.