M4.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 18:01:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 18:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Banten (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-04 18:01:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Banten

City

Banten

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.22000, 105.70000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Pulosari

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'324 m ·Indonesia
Karang

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'768 m ·Indonesia
Perbakti-Gagak

Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'726 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Indonesia
Salak

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'218 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Indonesia
Krakatau

Distance: 128 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Gede-Pangrango

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Indonesia

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