Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Banten · Banten
Country overviewIndonesia · Banten
M4.3 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Banten (Indonesia) on September 9, 2026 at 05:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
-
Krakatau Activity reported
Banten
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 58 Catalogue entries
Of 57 other entries for this area and period, 3 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
608
Country (24h)
Indonesia
49
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