M4.7 earthquake — 178 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 178 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on Oct 19, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 50 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 49.6 km |
| Coordinates | 2.366, 126.535 |
| Time | Oct 19, 09:00 UTC |
| Location | 178 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3bv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 232 km | Nov 4, 07:40 UTC | 207 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 239 km | Nov 8, 16:45 UTC | 117 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 244 km | Nov 9, 11:25 UTC | 271 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 276 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.