M4.7 earthquake — 121 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 121 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia on Aug 28, 2026 at 00:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 42 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 41.6 km |
| Coordinates | 1.776, 126.900 |
| Time | Aug 28, 00:43 UTC |
| Location | 121 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcgq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 86 km | Sep 12, 05:08 UTC | 94 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| M5.6 | 158 km | Sep 14, 10:58 UTC | 78 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.