M4.5 earthquake — 133 km E of Bitung, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 133 km E of Bitung, Indonesia on Jul 10, 2026 at 21:42 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 1.562, 126.320 |
| Time | Jul 10, 21:42 UTC |
| Location | 133 km E of Bitung, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000t111 |
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 | 108 km | Jul 23, 22:58 UTC | 130 km W of Ternate, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.