M4.5 earthquake — 80 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 80 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia on Sep 5, 2026 at 15:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 9.6 km |
| Coordinates | 1.714, 127.286 |
| Time | Sep 5, 15:15 UTC |
| Location | 80 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgmg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 86 km | Sep 24, 20:05 UTC | 155 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.