M4.4 earthquake — 111 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 111 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on Oct 16, 2026 at 16:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 72 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 71.8 km |
| Coordinates | 1.212, 126.107 |
| Time | Oct 16, 16:26 UTC |
| Location | 111 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2rv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 62 km | Oct 12, 08:59 UTC | 122 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.