M4.6 earthquake: Ternate, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Ternate, Indonesia on September 25, 2026. It was recorded at 05:05 AM GMT+9 at a depth of 52 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
52 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:05:26 PM
September 24, 2026
Local time
05:05 AM
September 25, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 155 km from Ternate.
- Ternate · 155 km NW
- Tidore · 168 km NW
- Manado · 189 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 10 km | Bitung, Indonesia · 141 km E | 32 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,886 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 25, 2026 earthquake near Ternate, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ternate, Indonesia at 1.891° N, 126.504° E, at a depth of 52 km. The nearest town was Ternate, about 155 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, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.