M4.6 earthquake — 155 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 155 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia on Oct 25, 2026 at 12:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 44 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 | 43.8 km |
| Coordinates | 0.131, 126.148 |
| Time | Oct 25, 12:09 UTC |
| Location | 155 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4u2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 272 km | Oct 20, 18:02 UTC | 152 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.