Update: Seismic activity on April 3 – 5.2 magnitude earthquake close to Bitung, Indonesia recorded

Published Apr 16, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake jolted close to Bitung around midday Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor shook at 04:42 UTC (13:42 local time), with its epicenter about 104 km east of Bitung and a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Quakes past week

Seven earthquakes with a magnitude 5.5 or greater have been detected in the region over the last week. The strongest, a 7.4 magnitude tremor, was registered near Ternate on Apr. 2.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey