M4.5 earthquake — 35 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 35 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia on Oct 5, 2026 at 21:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.641, 118.991 |
| Time | Oct 5, 21:38 UTC |
| Location | 35 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzss |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 32 km | Oct 8, 05:06 UTC | 47 km W of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 37 km | Oct 13, 09:48 UTC | 71 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 152 km | Oct 8, 18:06 UTC | 46 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 268 km | Oct 8, 04:48 UTC | 92 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.