M4.9 earthquake — 171 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 171 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia on Oct 22, 2026 at 20:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 27 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 27.3 km |
| Coordinates | 0.148, 125.984 |
| Time | Oct 22, 20:08 UTC |
| Location | 171 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u475 |
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 | 29 km | Nov 7, 09:47 UTC | 156 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.