Major earthquake · April 1, 2026
M 7.4 Earthquake, 129 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
A magnitude 7.4 (mww) earthquake struck 129 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 1, 2026 at 22:48 UTC, at a depth of about 35 km (22 mi), according to the USGS. 60 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Aug 14, 2026, 2:13 AM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 7.4 mww (Major) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Apr 1, 2026, 6:48 PM EDT |
| Location | 129 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 1.093° N, 126.235° E |
| Depth | 35.0 km (21.7 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | 60 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 9.1 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 7.9 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us6000slss |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000slss. Last updated by the USGS Aug 14, 2026, 06:13:21 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
- Local time
- The local time at the epicenter is not shown because the area spans more than one time zone or is offshore.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 4.5 | 98 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | 0 sec ago | 88.7 km |
| M 4.6 | 155 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | 0 sec ago | 43.8 km |
| M 4.7 | 163 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | 0 sec ago | 49.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 122 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia | 0 sec ago | 49.2 km |
| M 5.0 | 141 km E of Bitung, Indonesia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.1 | 133 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.2 | 117 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia | 0 sec ago | 40.0 km |
| M 4.7 | 22 km WNW of Manado, Indonesia | 0 sec ago | 139.8 km |
| M 4.8 | 192 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 6.2 | 61 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia PAGER green | 42 days ago | 107.0 km |
| M 6.3 | 109 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia PAGER green | 134 days ago | 28.0 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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