M4.4 earthquake — 54 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 54 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia on Oct 5, 2026 at 12:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 39 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 | 39.5 km |
| Coordinates | -9.695, 118.824 |
| Time | Oct 5, 12:17 UTC |
| Location | 54 km WSW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 17 km | Oct 5, 21:38 UTC | 39 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M5.9 | 17 km | Oct 3, 22:55 UTC | 39 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.2 | 21 km | Oct 4, 14:59 UTC | 65 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 239 km | Oct 4, 10:13 UTC | 37 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 249 km | Oct 4, 10:52 UTC | 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 266 km | Oct 5, 13:05 UTC | 53 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.