M4.6 earthquake — 70 km W of Tambolaka, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 70 km W of Tambolaka, Indonesia on Oct 17, 2026 at 12:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 69 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 | 68.9 km |
| Coordinates | -9.360, 118.598 |
| Time | Oct 17, 12:46 UTC |
| Location | 70 km W of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u300 |
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 | 68 km | Oct 13, 09:48 UTC | 71 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 232 km | Oct 17, 07:20 UTC | 59 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.