M4.6 earthquake: Tambolaka, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Tambolaka, Indonesia on October 17, 2026. It was recorded at 08:46 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 69 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
69 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
12:46:23 PM
October 17, 2026
Local time
08:46 PM
October 17, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 103 km from Raba.
- Raba · 103 km S
- Ruteng · 222 km W
- Mataram · 284 km E
- Ende · 339 km W
- Denpasar · 379 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, 289 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.3 earthquake on December 29, 2016.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 17, 2026 earthquake near Tambolaka, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Tambolaka, Indonesia at 9.360° S, 118.598° E, at a depth of 69 km. The nearest town was Raba, about 103 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Tambolaka, 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 Tambolaka, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.