Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
On April 19, 2026 at 00:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS