M4.9 earthquake — 105 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 105 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia on Sep 3, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 124 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 124.0 km |
| Coordinates | 0.489, 122.113 |
| Time | Sep 3, 21:05 UTC |
| Location | 105 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000te55 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 39 km | Sep 20, 09:05 UTC | 115 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 156 km | Sep 21, 07:31 UTC | 34 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.