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M4.6 earthquake 156 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 156 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia at Aug 17, 2026, 18:10 UTC, at a depth of 492 km. The epicentre was 165 km (102 mi) N of Sumbawa Besar.

Details

Magnitude4.6 mb
TimeAug 17, 2026, 18:10 UTC
Depth492.2 km
Coordinates-7.029, 117.182
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
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