M5.7 earthquake — 36 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 36 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia on Oct 3, 2026 at 22:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | M5.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 17.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.540, 118.924 |
| Time | Oct 3, 22:55 UTC |
| Location | 36 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzer |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 | 210 km | Oct 19, 10:10 UTC | 53 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 211 km | Oct 19, 09:45 UTC | 54 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 215 km | Oct 18, 08:00 UTC | 55 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.3 | 220 km | Oct 19, 19:16 UTC | 248 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 226 km | Oct 19, 12:06 UTC | 56 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.