M4.6 earthquake: Ternate, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Ternate, Indonesia on September 21, 2026. It was recorded at 06:32 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 55 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
55 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:32:50 AM
September 21, 2026
Local time
06:32 PM
September 21, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 83 km from Ternate.
- Ternate · 83 km W
- Tidore · 92 km W
- Manado · 209 km E
- Gorontalo · 397 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,734 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.5 earthquake on January 21, 2007.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 21, 2026 earthquake near Ternate, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ternate, Indonesia at 0.866° N, 126.623° E, at a depth of 55 km. The nearest town was Ternate, about 83 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ternate, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (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 Ternate, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.