M5.3 earthquake — 159 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 159 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on Oct 28, 2026 at 19:56 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 | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.428, 126.759 |
| Time | Oct 28, 19:56 UTC |
| Location | 159 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tttl |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 110 km | Oct 26, 22:52 UTC | 98 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 264 km | Oct 25, 12:09 UTC | 155 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.