9 Aug 2026, 20:36 UTC · Aug 9, 4:36 PM ET

M4.5 earthquake 39 km SW of Waisai, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 39 km SW of Waisai, Indonesia at Aug 9, 4:36 PM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

M4.3 67 km NNW of Waisai, IndonesiaM4.5 39 km SW of Waisai, IndonesiaM4.6 93 km WSW of Waisai, IndonesiaM5.3 84 km W of Waisai, Indonesia
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.5 mb
Time9 Aug 2026, 20:36 UTC
Location-0.530°, 130.309° – 39 km SW of Waisai, Indonesia
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000tjhi
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 39 km SW of Waisai, Indonesia earthquake?

Magnitude 4.5 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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