Earthquake 118 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia (5.5 mww) (2025-08-17 15:03:15 UTC)

1755442995

2.1339, 127.0196

48.21 KM

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 118 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia, at 2025-08-17 15:03:15 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 118 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake 118 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia (5.5 mww) (2025-08-17 15:03:15 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.5

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000r1qp

Nearest Places

Nyi / 69 km
Pulau Tutu / 72.11 km
Tanjung Tutumadehe / 72.36 km
Tanjung Tobadiku-mhe / 72.8 km
Pulau Moreporoco / 73.27 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.0

5 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1755470224
Depth: -0.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.8

28 km SW of Garden City, Texas
Time: 1755469706
Depth: 3.07 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1755467818
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.2

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1755467468
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.6

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1755467323
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.2

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1755467468
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.4

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1755445371
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.0

130 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
Time: 1755444680
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.8

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1755444678
Depth: 9.97 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.5

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1755444603
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)