M4.5 earthquake: Ambon, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Ambon, Indonesia on September 22, 2026. It was recorded at 07:30 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 295 km.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
295 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
10:30:18 AM
September 22, 2026
Local time
07:30 PM
September 22, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 296 km from Ambon.
- Ambon · 296 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 457 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.3 earthquake on June 24, 2019.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 22, 2026 earthquake near Ambon, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ambon, Indonesia at 6.339° S, 128.652° E, at a depth of 295 km. The nearest town was Ambon, about 296 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ambon, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.5 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Ambon, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.