M4.9 earthquake — Banda Sea
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred Banda Sea on Aug 5, 2026 at 03:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 235 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 235.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.499, 128.935 |
| Time | Aug 5, 03:16 UTC |
| Location | Banda Sea |
| USGS event ID | us6000ti6f |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 89 km | Aug 1, 14:35 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.5 | 123 km | Jul 30, 18:11 UTC | 211 km SSE of Ambon, Indonesia |
| M4.1 | 139 km | Aug 4, 17:30 UTC | 179 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.