M4.6 earthquake: Maumere, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Maumere, Indonesia on September 26, 2026. It was recorded at 09:38 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 235 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
235 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
01:38:15 PM
September 26, 2026
Local time
09:38 PM
September 26, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 146 km from Maumere.
- Maumere · 146 km NE
- Ende · 212 km NE
- Kupang · 259 km N
- Dili · 263 km W
- Ruteng · 322 km E
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, 216 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.9 earthquake on August 28, 2009.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 26, 2026 earthquake near Maumere, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Maumere, Indonesia at 7.865° S, 123.294° E, at a depth of 235 km. The nearest town was Maumere, about 146 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Maumere, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (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 Maumere, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.