M4.5 earthquake — 53 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 53 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia on Oct 5, 2026 at 12:17 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 | 34.6 km |
| Coordinates | -9.704, 118.838 |
| Time | Oct 5, 12:17 UTC |
| Location | 53 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tznk |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 199 km | Oct 19, 19:16 UTC | 248 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 230 km | Oct 19, 10:10 UTC | 53 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 231 km | Oct 19, 09:45 UTC | 54 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 234 km | Oct 18, 08:00 UTC | 55 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 245 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.