M4.9 Earthquake near Banda Sea — August 5, 2026
2026-08-05 03:16:07 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:16 PM UTC+9 local
On August 5, 2026 at 03:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck near Banda Sea, at a depth of 235.0 km and coordinates -6.4991°, 128.9345°. This earthquake was detected by 52 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
128.9345°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Banda Sea?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck near Banda Sea on August 5, 2026 at 03:16 UTC had a depth of 235.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -6.4991°, 128.9345°, which is near Banda Sea.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ti6f). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake near Banda Sea — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ti6f/