M4.9 earthquake: Tuapejat, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Tuapejat, Indonesia on October 9, 2026. It was recorded at 04:47 PM GMT+7 at a depth of 41 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.9
mb · Light
Depth
41 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:47:47 AM
October 9, 2026
Local time
04:47 PM
October 9, 2026 · GMT+7
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 104 km from Padang.
- Padang · 104 km S
- Sungaipenuh · 126 km W
- Sawahlunto · 147 km SW
- Bukittinggi · 176 km S
- Pekanbaru · 301 km SW
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, 552 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.2 earthquake on February 25, 2008.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 9, 2026 earthquake near Tuapejat, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Tuapejat, Indonesia at 1.887° S, 100.272° E, at a depth of 41 km. The nearest town was Padang, about 104 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Tuapejat, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.9 (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 Tuapejat, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.