M4.6 earthquake — 49 km W of Tambolaka, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 49 km W of Tambolaka, Indonesia on Oct 13, 2026 at 06:42 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.486, 118.793 |
| Time | Oct 13, 06:42 UTC |
| Location | 49 km W of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1zj |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 32 km | Oct 29, 21:34 UTC | 26 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.1 | 296 km | Nov 2, 00:29 UTC | 135 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.