M4.9 earthquake — 98 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 98 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia on Sep 3, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 111 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 | 111.2 km |
| Coordinates | 0.526, 122.178 |
| Time | Sep 3, 21:05 UTC |
| Location | 98 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000te55 |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.