M5.2 earthquake: Gorontalo, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Gorontalo, Indonesia on October 12, 2026. It was recorded at 05:34 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 111 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mww · Moderate
Depth
111 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
09:34:53 PM
October 11, 2026
Local time
05:34 AM
October 12, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 153 km from Gorontalo.
- Gorontalo · 153 km W
- Palu · 261 km NE
- Manado · 366 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 277 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.4 earthquake on November 16, 2008.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 12, 2026 earthquake near Gorontalo, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Gorontalo, Indonesia at 0.523° N, 121.697° E, at a depth of 111 km. The nearest town was Gorontalo, about 153 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Gorontalo, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 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 Gorontalo, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.