M4.6 earthquake — 119 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 119 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia on Jul 4, 2026 at 10:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 50 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 | 50.1 km |
| Coordinates | 1.412, 126.510 |
| Time | Jul 4, 10:11 UTC |
| Location | 119 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000szez |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.8 | 97 km | Jul 23, 22:58 UTC | 130 km W of Ternate, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.