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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 133 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia

UTC time: 2026-04-05 01:12:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 133 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 5, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 01:12:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
0.87290, 126.18360
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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