M4.5 earthquake: Tual, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Tual, Indonesia on October 1, 2026. It was recorded at 11:09 AM GMT+9 at a depth of 95 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
95 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
02:09:19 AM
October 1, 2026
Local time
11:09 AM
October 1, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 360 km from Ambon.
- Ambon · 360 km SE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,259 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.3 earthquake on December 20, 1992.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 1, 2026 earthquake near Tual, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Tual, Indonesia at 6.154° S, 130.346° E, at a depth of 95 km. The nearest town was Ambon, about 360 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Tual, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.5 (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 Tual, Indonesia?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.