M4.6 earthquake — Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia on Oct 29, 2026 at 11:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.529, 130.022 |
| Time | Oct 29, 11:38 UTC |
| Location | Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttyk |
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 | 91 km | Oct 28, 03:44 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M5.7 | 140 km | Oct 28, 22:06 UTC | 271 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 156 km | Oct 25, 19:26 UTC | 267 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 173 km | Oct 23, 12:24 UTC | 207 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.2 | 231 km | Oct 23, 13:11 UTC | 197 km W of Tual, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.