M4.6 earthquake: Bitung, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Bitung, Indonesia on October 12, 2026. It was recorded at 05:59 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 49 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
49 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:59:14 AM
October 12, 2026
Local time
05:59 PM
October 12, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 149 km from Manado.
- Manado · 149 km SE
- Ternate · 160 km W
- Tidore · 168 km W
- Gorontalo · 318 km E
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, 1,330 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 12, 2026 earthquake near Bitung, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Bitung, Indonesia at 0.683° N, 125.929° E, at a depth of 49 km. The nearest town was Manado, about 149 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Bitung, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (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 Bitung, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.