M4.9 earthquake: Luwuk, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Luwuk, Indonesia on September 21, 2026. It was recorded at 03:31 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.9
mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
07:31:07 AM
September 21, 2026
Local time
03:31 PM
September 21, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 161 km from Gorontalo.
- Gorontalo · 161 km SW
- Palu · 293 km E
- Kendari · 355 km N
- Manado · 365 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 10 km | Luwuk, Indonesia · 46 km WNW | 5 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 233 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.3 earthquake on July 26, 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 21, 2026 earthquake near Luwuk, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Luwuk, Indonesia at 0.766° S, 122.462° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Gorontalo, about 161 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Luwuk, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.9 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Luwuk, Indonesia?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.