M4.2 Earthquake 111 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia — September 10, 2026
2026-09-10 13:41:19 UTC (2026-09-10) · approx. 10:41 PM UTC+9 local
On September 10, 2026 at 13:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 111 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia, at a depth of 241.8 km and coordinates 2.5770°, 128.5548°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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128.5548°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 111 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia on September 10, 2026 at 13:41 UTC had a depth of 241.8 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000thvr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 10, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 111 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia — September 10, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000thvr/