M 5.0 Earthquake 105 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 105 km west-northwest of Ternate, Indonesia, at a depth of 43.7 km on April 5, 2026, at 12:34:59 UTC.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on April 13, 2026 and geographically references Indonesia. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A magnitude 5.0 mb earthquake occurred 105 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia, at a depth of 43.7 km. The event took place on April 5, 2026, at 12:34:59 UTC.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered at coordinates 1.0367° N latitude and 126.4706° E longitude, approximately 105 km west-northwest of Ternate, a city in Indonesia. The depth of 43.7 km is considered intermediate (between 20-70 km), which means it occurred in the Earth's upper mantle and may allow the shaking to be felt over a broader area compared to shallower earthquakes.
Impact Assessment
There have been no felt reports for this earthquake. No tsunami advisory has been issued, as indicated by the data.
What You Should Know
This is a moderate earthquake, which can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings. Aftershocks are possible following such events; for safety, if you feel shaking, drop to the ground, cover your head and neck, and hold on until it stops.
Source
Information from the United States Geological Survey (USGS): https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000spl2
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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