M5.2 earthquake — 112 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 112 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia on Oct 9, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M5.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 0.832, 125.935 |
| Time | Oct 9, 05:11 UTC |
| Location | 112 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u13v |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 156 km | Nov 2, 08:13 UTC | 19 km WNW of Tomohon, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 200 km | Oct 28, 19:56 UTC | 161 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 279 km | Oct 26, 22:52 UTC | 98 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.