M4.6 earthquake — 155 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 155 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia on Sep 24, 2026 at 20:05 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 48.5 km |
| Coordinates | 1.913, 126.536 |
| Time | Sep 24, 20:05 UTC |
| Location | 155 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000txg5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 77 km | Sep 23, 12:23 UTC | 106 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.