M4.2 Earthquake 76 km ESE of Maumere, Indonesia — October 12, 2026
2026-10-12 16:12:25 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 12:12 AM UTC+8 local
On October 12, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 76 km ESE of Maumere, Indonesia, at a depth of 98.4 km and coordinates -8.7950°, 122.8849°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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122.8849°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Maumere, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 76 km ESE of Maumere, Indonesia on October 12, 2026 at 16:12 UTC had a depth of 98.4 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u1sx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 12, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 76 km ESE of Maumere, Indonesia — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u1sx/