Disasters · Earthquake

M4.5 · Indonesia

First tracked 16 August 2026 · Last updated 16 August 2026

M4.5

Magnitude

163 km

Depth

18,202

Population exposed

20 thousand in MMI III

Exposure detail

An M4.5 earthquake struck the Kepulauan Babar region of Indonesia at a depth of 163 km. Approximately 18,202 people were exposed to the shaking.

Sources

Coverage

News coverage via The GDELT Project · not a source for this event’s data

Coverage not checked yet.

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed