M4.2 earthquake — 152 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 152 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on Oct 20, 2026 at 18:02 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.471, 126.856 |
| Time | Oct 20, 18:02 UTC |
| Location | 152 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3nz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 16 km | Oct 19, 09:00 UTC | 163 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 163 km | Oct 16, 16:26 UTC | 111 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.