Earthquake report · M 5.3

M5.3 earthquake 161 km from Tobelo, Indonesia

USGS · updated Oct 30, 2026, 15:37 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 29, 2026, 2:56 AM (GMT+7) 161 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 · 2.43°, 126.74° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth (km): 35
Local time: Oct 29, 2026, 2:56 AM (GMT+7)
UTC time: 2026-10-28 19:56
Coordinates: 2.434, 126.743

Updates

M 5.3 - 161 km WNW of Tobelo, IndonesiaOct 30, 2026, 15:37 UTC
M 5.3 - 159 km WNW of Tobelo, IndonesiaOct 28, 2026, 20:12 UTC

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Tobelo · 161 km
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Tahuna · 191 km
Ternate · 196 km
Sofifi · 209 km

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Saved source report · captured Nov 3, 2026, 19:21 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.