M4.9 earthquake — Banda Sea
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred Banda Sea on Aug 19, 2026 at 14:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 538 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 538.1 km |
| Coordinates | -5.170, 125.536 |
| Time | Aug 19, 14:32 UTC |
| Location | Banda Sea |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlvn |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 112 km | Aug 18, 06:45 UTC | 241 km S of Sanana, Indonesia |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.