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M4.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 102 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia

UTC time: 2026-04-05 18:55:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 102 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on April 5, 2026 at 18:55 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 18:55:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.09680, 126.51410
Temperature
28.0°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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