M4.6 earthquake: Luwuk, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Luwuk, Indonesia on October 1, 2026. It was recorded at 09:31 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 116 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
116 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
01:31:23 AM
October 1, 2026
Local time
09:31 AM
October 1, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 158 km from Gorontalo.
- Gorontalo · 158 km S
- Manado · 320 km SW
- Kendari · 350 km N
- Palu · 373 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, 363 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.6 earthquake on May 4, 2000.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 1, 2026 earthquake near Luwuk, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Luwuk, Indonesia at 0.863° S, 123.184° E, at a depth of 116 km. The nearest town was Gorontalo, about 158 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Luwuk, 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 Luwuk, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.