M 6.2 Earthquake 58 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia
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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 58 km west of Tobelo, Indonesia, at a depth of 120.9 km on July 2, 2026.
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This notice was issued by USGS on July 3, 2026 and geographically references Indonesia. Its severity classification of "high" 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 6.2 mww earthquake occurred 58 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia, on 2026-07-02 at 12:31:28 UTC. The event was recorded at latitude 1.8205, longitude 127.4916, with a depth of 120.932 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was located 58 km west of Tobelo, Indonesia, at coordinates 1.8205°N, 127.4916°E. At 120.932 km depth, this is classified as a deep earthquake (>70 km).
Impact Assessment
The earthquake was felt by 1 person, with a maximum reported intensity (CDI) of 4.1 and instrumental intensity (MMI) of 4.52. No tsunami advisory was issued (tsunami: 0) and no alert level was assigned.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes of this magnitude can be destructive in populated areas. Residents should be prepared for possible aftershocks and follow standard earthquake safety procedures.
Source
USGS Event Page - United States Geological Survey
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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