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M5.3 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia

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Map of M5.3 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia
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Summary

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 159 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on 28 Oct 2026, 19:56 UTC, at a depth of 35 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Key figures

Magnitude
5.3 (mb) (USGS)
Depth
35 km (USGS)
Origin time
28 Oct 2026, 19:56 UTC (USGS)
Location
159 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia (USGS)
Review status
Reviewed (USGS)

Timeline

Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.

  1. — USGS reports a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 159 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia, depth 35 km.

Questions

When did this earthquake happen?

The USGS origin time is 28 Oct 2026, 19:56 UTC.

How strong was the earthquake?

USGS reports magnitude 5.3 (mb) at 35 km depth.

Where can I find official information?

From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.

Sources

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