M4.5 earthquake — Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia on Aug 16, 2026 at 21:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 163 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 | 163.1 km |
| Coordinates | -7.105, 129.576 |
| Time | Aug 16, 21:28 UTC |
| Location | Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015ea9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 46 km | Aug 11, 10:49 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.5 | 68 km | Aug 12, 18:58 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.5 | 68 km | Aug 15, 13:56 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.8 | 96 km | Aug 11, 12:45 UTC | Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.