M4.4 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-08-17 10:45:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA on August 17, 2026 at 10:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 10:45:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.73000, 100.06000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 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

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