Earthquake report · M 4.2

M4.2 earthquake 152 km from Tobelo, Indonesia

USGS · updated Oct 20, 2026, 19:09 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 21, 2026, 1:02 AM (GMT+7) 152 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia at a depth of 35 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 2.47°, 126.86° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth (km): 35
Local time: Oct 21, 2026, 1:02 AM (GMT+7)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 18:02
Coordinates: 2.471, 126.856

Updates

M 4.2 - 152 km WNW of Tobelo, IndonesiaOct 20, 2026, 19:09 UTC

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Tobelo · 152 km
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Ternate · 196 km
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Sofifi · 208 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.