M4.7 earthquake — 94 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 94 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on Sep 12, 2026 at 05:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 44 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 44.2 km |
| Coordinates | 1.067, 126.585 |
| Time | Sep 12, 05:08 UTC |
| Location | 94 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgx2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 251 km | Sep 7, 13:33 UTC | 79 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia |
| M4.1 | 271 km | Sep 5, 22:33 UTC | 165 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.