M4.5 earthquake: Tambolaka, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Tambolaka, Indonesia on October 13, 2026. It was recorded at 05:48 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 35 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
35 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:48:28 AM
October 13, 2026
Local time
05:48 PM
October 13, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 164 km from Raba.
- Raba · 164 km S
- Ruteng · 232 km SW
- Mataram · 331 km SE
- Ende · 332 km W
- Maumere · 399 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, 210 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.3 earthquake on February 12, 2016.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 13, 2026 earthquake near Tambolaka, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Tambolaka, Indonesia at 9.927° S, 118.825° E, at a depth of 35 km. The nearest town was Raba, about 164 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Tambolaka, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.5 (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 Tambolaka, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.