M4.7 earthquake — 127 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 127 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on Aug 5, 2026 at 14:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 48 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 | 48.4 km |
| Coordinates | 1.271, 126.340 |
| Time | Aug 5, 14:43 UTC |
| Location | 127 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tiar |
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.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.