M4.9 earthquake — 240 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 240 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on Jul 12, 2026 at 00:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 39 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 | 39.3 km |
| Coordinates | 3.684, 127.072 |
| Time | Jul 12, 00:43 UTC |
| Location | 240 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000szsv |
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 | 221 km | Jul 25, 06:46 UTC | 57 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 223 km | Jul 24, 19:06 UTC | 54 km S of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.9 | 294 km | Jul 22, 09:47 UTC | 11 km NW of Sugal, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.