Seismic activity on Oct. 9: Earthquake close to Bitung, Indonesia registered – magnitude 5.2

Published Oct 9, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake occurred near Bitung on Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which hit the area at 05:11 UTC (14:11 local time), was centered approximately 117 km southeast of Bitung. It occurred at a depth of 40 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey