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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 283 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia

UTC time: 2026-08-14 18:03:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 283 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia on August 14, 2026 at 18:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 18:03:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
4.28830, 128.04750
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 36 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tarakan
    Distance: 274 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
    Distance: 289 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Awu
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Tobaru
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
  • Ibu
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 316 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia

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