5.9

111 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia

2026-04-04 01:35:00 UTC (3 days ago)

green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.9 mb
Depth
48.7 km
Shallow
Location
1.1109°N
126.0732°E
Felt Reports
3
DYFI responses
Intensity (MMI)
4.3
Moderate
Community Intensity
3.8
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000smgy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
537
Stations Used
73
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
5.940°
RMS Residual
0.99 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-05 01:57:47 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.9 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (48.7 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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