Disasters · Earthquake

M5.3 · Indonesia

First tracked 5 August 2026 · Last updated 5 August 2026

M5.3

Magnitude

116 km

Depth

559,820

Population exposed

560 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M5.3 earthquake struck 62 km west of Tobelo, Indonesia at a depth of 116 km. The USGS estimated 559,820 people in the exposure zone. One felt report was received and no tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed