M4.6 earthquake — 156 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 156 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia on Sep 24, 2026 at 20:05 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 52 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 | 52.3 km |
| Coordinates | 1.891, 126.504 |
| Time | Sep 24, 20:05 UTC |
| Location | 156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 76 km | Oct 2, 05:38 UTC | 192 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 207 km | Oct 7, 10:57 UTC | 22 km WNW of Manado, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 294 km | Oct 5, 06:14 UTC | 191 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.