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M4.4 Earthquake 94 km SSW of Kawalu, IndonesiaApril 26, 2026

2026-04-26 01:35:00 UTC (2026-04-26) · approx. 8:35 AM UTC+7 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time01:35 UTC8:35 AM UTC+7
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates-8.185°, 107.923°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On April 26, 2026 at 01:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 94 km SSW of Kawalu, Indonesia, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates -8.1850°, 107.9233°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -8.19°, 107.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
-8.1850°N
107.9233°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000svcl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.767°
RMS Residual
1.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 04:53:04 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Kawalu, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 94 km SSW of Kawalu, Indonesia on April 26, 2026 at 01:35 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000svcl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 26, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 94 km SSW of Kawalu, IndonesiaApril 26, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000svcl/