M4.6 earthquake — 231 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 231 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia on Oct 18, 2026 at 23:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.811, 128.216 |
| Time | Oct 18, 23:51 UTC |
| Location | 231 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttqm |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 147 km | Oct 26, 22:52 UTC | 98 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 223 km | Oct 28, 19:56 UTC | 159 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 275 km | Oct 26, 20:41 UTC | 89 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.