M4.7 earthquake — 283 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 283 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 | 4.288, 128.048 |
| Time | Aug 14, 18:03 UTC |
| Location | 283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 124 km | Aug 9, 21:42 UTC | 211 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.0 | 136 km | Aug 9, 22:17 UTC | 206 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M4.6 | 271 km | Aug 9, 13:47 UTC | 68 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines |
| M5.1 | 291 km | Aug 11, 20:14 UTC | 51 km E of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 294 km | Aug 12, 03:38 UTC | 31 km SSW of Pondaguitan, Philippines |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.