Update: Earthquake shakes region close to Tobelo, Indonesia on Aug. 17 – 5.0 magnitude reported

Published Sep 14, 2025

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.0 magnitude quake rattled close to Tobelo at midnight on Sunday.

The tremor, which hit the area at 15:31 UTC (00:31 local time), was centered roughly 118 km west-northwest of Tobelo. It occurred at a depth of 34 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Past week’s quake

Another magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded in the area last week; it also hit near Tobelo prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey