M4.5 Depth: 60.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 85 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia

UTC time: 2026-08-20 14:31:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 14:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 85 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia. With a focal depth of about 61 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
60.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 14:31:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-8.06120, 107.81080
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.9 km
Shallow
60.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Australia · about 206 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Papandayan
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'643 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Indonesia
  • Galunggung
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'168 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Indonesia
  • Talagabodas
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'201 m ·Indonesia
  • Guntur
    Distance: 102 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'251 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Indonesia
  • Patuha
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Indonesia
  • Tampomas
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'690 m ·Indonesia

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