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M 4.6 earthquake - 223 km W of Tual, Indonesia
USGS reports a magnitude 4.6 earthquake located 223 km west of Tual, Indonesia (coords -5.6852, 130.7378) at a depth of 73.566 km. Published 2026-09-17T20:23:46.165Z.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 4/10
Why it matters
Earthquakes can pose local hazards (shaking, aftershocks). This event is moderate in magnitude, relatively deep, and offshore, so significant damage or tsunami risk is unlikely but local authorities, residents, and travelers in the region may notice shaking and should remain aware of official advisories.

