M4.6 earthquake: Ternate, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Ternate, Indonesia on September 23, 2026. It was recorded at 09:23 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 35 km.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
35 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
12:23:18 PM
September 23, 2026
Local time
09:23 PM
September 23, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 123 km from Ternate.
- Ternate · 123 km NW
- Tidore · 135 km NW
- Manado · 169 km E
- Gorontalo · 373 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.1.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 72 km | Bitung, Indonesia · 111 km ESE | 28 km | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 10 km | Bitung, Indonesia · 141 km E | 42 km | USGS | |
| M5.1 | 10 km | Ternate, Indonesia · 133 km WNW |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,848 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 23, 2026 earthquake near Ternate, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ternate, Indonesia at 1.247° N, 126.355° E, at a depth of 35 km. The nearest town was Ternate, about 123 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?
Since this earthquake, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.1.