M4.7 earthquake — 275 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 275 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia on Aug 14, 2026 at 18:03 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.216, 127.964 |
| Time | Aug 14, 18:03 UTC |
| Location | 275 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkrs |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 246 km | Aug 25, 19:16 UTC | 192 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.7 | 263 km | Aug 23, 18:57 UTC | 61 km ESE of Mangili, Philippines |
| M4.4 | 283 km | Aug 28, 17:41 UTC | 59 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 298 km | Aug 28, 00:43 UTC | 119 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.