Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
108 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
M4.7 Earthquake near 108 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
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About this earthquake
On April 18, 2026 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 108 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia. 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
aa5f7f18df9b2f00385982ee1b59404694f9e406
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 02:14:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.22290,
126.07600
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
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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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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