M5.7 earthquake — 127 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 127 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia on Aug 4, 2026 at 20:16 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 | M5.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 1.507, 126.486 |
| Time | Aug 4, 20:16 UTC |
| Location | 127 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000ti49 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 34 km | Aug 5, 14:16 UTC | 127 km E of Bitung, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 112 km | Aug 5, 16:50 UTC | 62 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 297 km | Aug 2, 16:27 UTC | 170 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.