M5.2 earthquake: Bitung, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Bitung, Indonesia on October 9, 2026. It was recorded at 02:11 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 40 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mb · Moderate
Depth
40 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:11:04 AM
October 9, 2026
Local time
02:11 PM
October 9, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 145 km from Manado.
- Manado · 145 km SE
- Ternate · 159 km W
- Tidore · 167 km W
- Gorontalo · 320 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 49 km | Bitung, Indonesia · 122 km SE | 8 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,410 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 October 9, 2026 earthquake near Bitung, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Bitung, Indonesia at 0.759° N, 125.936° E, at a depth of 40 km. The nearest town was Manado, about 145 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Bitung, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.2 (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 Bitung, Indonesia?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.