M5.1 earthquake: Ternate, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Ternate, Indonesia on October 10, 2026. It was recorded at 11:00 AM GMT+9 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.1
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
02:00:42 AM
October 10, 2026
Local time
11:00 AM
October 10, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 131 km from Ternate.
- Ternate · 131 km NW
- Tidore · 144 km NW
- Manado · 168 km E
- Gorontalo · 378 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 72 km | Bitung, Indonesia · 111 km ESE | 36 km | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 10 km | Bitung, Indonesia · 141 km E | 23 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,830 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 10, 2026 earthquake near Ternate, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ternate, Indonesia at 1.416° N, 126.360° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Ternate, about 131 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ternate, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.1 (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 Ternate, Indonesia?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.