M4.5 earthquake — 226 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 226 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia on Sep 14, 2026 at 21:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 70 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 70.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.140, 126.536 |
| Time | Sep 14, 21:17 UTC |
| Location | 226 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000ticf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 202 km | Sep 21, 23:48 UTC | 97 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.2 | 204 km | Sep 17, 06:20 UTC | 132 km E of Bitung, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.