M4.6 earthquake — 127 km E of Bitung, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 127 km E of Bitung, Indonesia on Jul 9, 2026 at 01:16 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 1.491, 126.270 |
| Time | Jul 9, 01:16 UTC |
| Location | 127 km E of Bitung, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000sz4q |
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 | 100 km | Jul 23, 22:58 UTC | 130 km W of Ternate, Indonesia |
| M4.3 | 225 km | Jul 29, 16:12 UTC | 64 km WNW of Tomohon, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.