M 5.6 Earthquake Strikes 113 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred 113 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia, at a depth of 31 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on June 2, 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 5.6 mww earthquake struck 113 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia, on May 25, 2026, at 12:39 UTC. The event was recorded at coordinates 1.1115°N, 126.0911°E with a depth of 31.057 km. This depth classifies as intermediate (20-70 km).
Location Details
The epicenter was located 113 km east-southeast of Bitung, Indonesia, at latitude 1.1115 and longitude 126.0911. The intermediate depth places the event below the shallow crustal zone.
Impact Assessment
The USGS assigned a green alert level with a maximum MMI of 4.054. No tsunami advisory was issued (tsunami flag: 0). No felt reports were recorded in the available data.
What You Should Know
This was a moderate earthquake. Residents in the region should follow standard earthquake safety practices, including drop, cover, and hold on during shaking.
Source
Data from USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t04f
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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