M4.9 Earthquake near Banda Sea — August 19, 2026
2026-08-19 14:32:22 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 10:32 PM UTC+8 local
On August 19, 2026 at 14:32 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 deep-focus earthquake struck near Banda Sea, at a depth of 538.1 km and coordinates -5.1696°, 125.5363°. This earthquake was detected by 56 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
125.5363°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 19, 2026 at 14:32 UTC had a depth of 538.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -5.1696°, 125.5363°, 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: us6000tlvn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake near Banda Sea — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tlvn/