M4.5 earthquake — 75 km SSE of Gorontalo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 75 km SSE of Gorontalo, Indonesia on Jul 18, 2026 at 13:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 137 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 137.2 km |
| Coordinates | -0.071, 123.379 |
| Time | Jul 18, 13:45 UTC |
| Location | 75 km SSE of Gorontalo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2ys |
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 | 157 km | Aug 7, 23:30 UTC | 122 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 279 km | Aug 7, 22:12 UTC | 34 km NNE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.