M5.9 earthquake: Tambolaka, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tambolaka, Indonesia on October 4, 2026. It was recorded at 06:55 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 46 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.9
mww · Moderate
Depth
46 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
10:55:55 PM
October 3, 2026
Local time
06:55 AM
October 4, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 125 km from Raba.
- Raba · 125 km S
- Ruteng · 202 km SW
- Ende · 311 km W
- Mataram · 324 km E
- Maumere · 378 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 8 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 69 km | Tambolaka, Indonesia · 70 km W | 41 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 35 km | Tambolaka, Indonesia · 71 km SW | 41 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 60 km | Tambolaka, Indonesia · 39 km SW | 8 km | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 53 km | Tambolaka, Indonesia · 50 km SW | 21 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 35 km | Tambolaka, Indonesia · 35 km SW | 12 km | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 39 km | Tambolaka, Indonesia · 54 km WSW | 17 km | USGS | |
| M4.1 | 35 km | Tambolaka, Indonesia · 43 km S | 43 km | USGS | |
| M4.2 | 35 km | Tambolaka, Indonesia · 46 km SW | 16 km | USGS |
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 4, 2026 earthquake near Tambolaka, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Tambolaka, Indonesia at 9.567° S, 118.908° E, at a depth of 46 km. The nearest town was Raba, about 125 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Tambolaka, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.9 (moderate). 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 Tambolaka, Indonesia?
Since this earthquake, 8 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.