M4.5 earthquake

Banda Sea

A magnitude 4.5 (light) earthquake struck Banda Sea on August 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM UTC, at a depth of 171 km.

Magnitude

4.5 mb

Depth

171 km

When

August 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM UTC

Coordinates

-6.429°, 130.001°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.