M5.2 earthquake - 117 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia
7 d ago · 9 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC 117 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia
What happened
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 117 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia on 9 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC at a depth of 40 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
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