Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 288 km S of Ambon, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 288 km S of Ambon, Indonesia at Mar 16, 2026, 12:22 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 290 km (180 mi) S of Ambon.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 16, 2026, 12:22 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.289, 128.487 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 296 km S of Ambon, Indonesia | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 295 km | |
| 4.8 | Banda Sea | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 232 km | |
| 4.2 | 220 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 341 km | |
| 4.3 | 261 km SSE of Ambon, Indonesia | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 309 km | |
| 4.4 | Banda Sea | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 227 km | |
| 4.4 | 282 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 314 km | |
| 4.6 | 287 km S of Ambon, Indonesia | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 352 km | |
| 4.2 | 267 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 186 km | |
| 4.4 | 272 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 394 km | |
| 4.4 | 234 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 307 km | |
| 4.3 | 213 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 333 km | |
| 4.2 | 245 km SSE of Ambon, Indonesia | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 310 km | |
| 4.3 | 275 km SSE of Ambon, Indonesia | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 260 km | |
| 4.3 | 251 km SSE of Ambon, Indonesia | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 269 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.