M4.6 earthquake — 106 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 106 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on Sep 23, 2026 at 12:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 48 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 48.5 km |
| Coordinates | 1.217, 126.526 |
| Time | Sep 23, 12:23 UTC |
| Location | 106 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 27 km | Sep 17, 06:20 UTC | 132 km E of Bitung, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.