M4.6 earthquake — 124 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 124 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on Sep 15, 2026 at 07:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 81 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 81.2 km |
| Coordinates | 2.755, 127.549 |
| Time | Sep 15, 07:53 UTC |
| Location | 124 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000thk8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 119 km | Oct 2, 05:38 UTC | 192 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 205 km | Oct 5, 06:14 UTC | 191 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.