M4.9 earthquake — 78 km S of Gorontalo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 78 km S of Gorontalo, Indonesia on Aug 22, 2026 at 19:54 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 116 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 116.3 km |
| Coordinates | -0.171, 123.010 |
| Time | Aug 22, 19:54 UTC |
| Location | 78 km S of Gorontalo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmtu |
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 | 253 km | Aug 17, 01:01 UTC | 35 km E of Poso, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.