M4.5 earthquake: Banda Sea
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Banda Sea on October 19, 2026. It was recorded at 03:15 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 158 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
158 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
06:15:13 AM
October 19, 2026
Local time
03:15 PM
October 19, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 349 km from Ambon.
- Ambon · 349 km SE
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, 1,559 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.6 earthquake on January 9, 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 19, 2026 earthquake near Banda Sea?
The earthquake occurred near Banda Sea at 6.337° S, 129.929° E, at a depth of 158 km. The nearest town was Ambon, about 349 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Banda Sea?
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 Banda Sea?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.