M 5.4 Earthquake 162 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
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A magnitude 5.4 mww earthquake struck 162 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia at a depth of 36.8 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on August 4, 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 M 5.4 mww earthquake occurred at 05:56:26 UTC on July 7, 2026 (Unix time 1783408586844), with an epicenter 162 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia. The event was recorded at coordinates 3.1239 latitude, 127.5573 longitude, and a depth of 36.821 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was located 162 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia. Coordinates are 3.1239 N, 127.5573 E. The depth of 36.821 km places it in the intermediate range (20-70 km).
Impact Assessment
The USGS assigned a green alert level. No tsunami advisory was issued (tsunami field: 0). No felt reports were recorded.
What You Should Know
This was a moderate earthquake. Minor shaking may have been felt in the region.
Source
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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