13 Jan 2026, 01:27 UTC · Jan 12, 8:27 PM ET

M5.2 earthquake 206 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 206 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at Jan 12, 8:27 PM ET, 52 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.2 mb
Time13 Jan 2026, 01:27 UTC
Location2.849°, 126.521° – 206 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia
Depth52.1 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus7000rpaw
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 206 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia earthquake?

Magnitude 5.2 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 52 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

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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