M4.4 Earthquake 156 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia — July 20, 2026
2026-07-20 13:36:01 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 9:36 PM UTC+8 local
On July 20, 2026 at 13:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 156 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia, at a depth of 111.5 km and coordinates 0.9885°, 121.7341°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.4 mainshock that occurred 8 days ago 194 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
121.7341°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Gorontalo, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 156 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia on July 20, 2026 at 13:36 UTC had a depth of 111.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.4 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.4 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.4 mainshock that occurred earlier 194 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t1xr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 20, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 156 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia — July 20, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t1xr/