M4.3 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Bolihutuo, Gorontalo (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 20:46:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 20:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Bolihutuo, Gorontalo (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 129 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-20 20:46:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Gorontalo

City

Bolihutuo

County

Boalemo

Village

Bolihutuo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.62000, 122.18000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Colo

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 249 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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