M4.8 earthquake: Tobelo, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Tobelo, Indonesia on October 2, 2026. It was recorded at 02:38 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:38:55 AM
October 2, 2026
Local time
02:38 PM
October 2, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 220 km from Manado.
- Manado · 220 km NE
- Ternate · 221 km NW
- Tidore · 234 km NW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 49 km | Tobelo, Indonesia · 163 km WNW | 29 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,290 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.1 earthquake on November 15, 2014.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 2, 2026 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Tobelo, Indonesia at 2.578° N, 126.494° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Manado, about 220 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.8 (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 Tobelo, Indonesia?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.