M4.6 earthquake: Fakfak, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Fakfak, Indonesia on October 12, 2026. It was recorded at 03:47 AM GMT+9 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
06:47:57 PM
October 11, 2026
Local time
03:47 AM
October 12, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 263 km from Sorong.
- Sorong · 263 km S
- Ambon · 280 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, 361 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.1 earthquake on May 5, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 12, 2026 earthquake near Fakfak, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Fakfak, Indonesia at 3.132° S, 130.654° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Sorong, about 263 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Fakfak, 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 Fakfak, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.