M4.5 earthquake — Banda Sea
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Banda Sea on Jul 20, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 92 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 | 92.1 km |
| Coordinates | -6.950, 130.103 |
| Time | Jul 20, 21:26 UTC |
| Location | Banda Sea |
| USGS event ID | us7000t21u |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 62 km | Jul 24, 14:09 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.2 | 145 km | Jul 25, 17:42 UTC | 241 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.4 | 158 km | Jul 24, 00:48 UTC | 228 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.