M4.6 earthquake — 85 km W of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 85 km W of Ternate, Indonesia on Sep 21, 2026 at 09:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 55 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 | 55.4 km |
| Coordinates | 0.866, 126.623 |
| Time | Sep 21, 09:32 UTC |
| Location | 85 km W of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tiwi |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 68 km | Oct 10, 02:00 UTC | 133 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 77 km | Oct 9, 05:11 UTC | 117 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 80 km | Oct 12, 08:59 UTC | 122 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 88 km | Oct 10, 05:32 UTC | 141 km E of Bitung, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.