4 Aug 2026, 20:16 UTC · Aug 4, 4:16 PM ET · PAGER green

M5.7 earthquake 123 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 123 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia at Aug 4, 4:16 PM ET, 43 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 3 people reported feeling it.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.7 mww
Time4 Aug 2026, 20:16 UTC
Location1.551°, 126.571° – 123 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia
Depth43.0 km
Felt reports3
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)4.1
PAGER alertgreen
USGS eventus6000ti49
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 123 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia earthquake?

Magnitude 5.7 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 43 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 4.1 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

3 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.7.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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