M 5.0 - 143 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia

Name: M 5.0 - 143 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia
Start: 2016-12-30T07:10:05+00:00
Location: 143 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia

December 30, 2016 at 07:10:05 UTC

Depth: 42.15 km (Shallow)

M 5.0

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	5.0 mb
Depth	42.15 km (Shallow)
Location	1.7358N, 126.5028E
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	385 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
USGS Event Page	View on USGS →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5 mean?

A magnitude 5 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 42.15 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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