M4.4 earthquake — 50 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 50 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia on Oct 6, 2026 at 12:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 53 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 52.9 km |
| Coordinates | -9.754, 118.913 |
| Time | Oct 6, 12:40 UTC |
| Location | 50 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzwb |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 12 km | Oct 5, 21:38 UTC | 39 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 12 km | Oct 5, 12:17 UTC | 54 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.2 | 15 km | Oct 4, 14:59 UTC | 65 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M5.9 | 21 km | Oct 3, 22:55 UTC | 39 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 39 km | Oct 8, 05:06 UTC | 47 km W of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 236 km | Oct 4, 10:13 UTC | 37 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.