M4.7 earthquake: Tobelo, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Tobelo, Indonesia on October 19, 2026. It was recorded at 06:00 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 49 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.7
mb · Light
Depth
49 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:00:39 AM
October 19, 2026
Local time
06:00 PM
October 19, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 196 km from Ternate.
- Ternate · 196 km N
- Tidore · 209 km N
- Manado · 233 km NE
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, 1,466 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.1 earthquake on November 14, 2019.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 19, 2026 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Tobelo, Indonesia at 2.434° N, 126.717° E, at a depth of 49 km. The nearest town was Ternate, about 196 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.7 (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 Tobelo, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.