M4.6 earthquake — 17 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 17 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 17, 2026 at 00:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.2 km |
| Coordinates | -8.469, 120.527 |
| Time | Aug 17, 00:59 UTC |
| Location | 17 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmje |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.8 | 9 km | Aug 19, 22:45 UTC | 25 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 10 km | Aug 21, 02:33 UTC | 26 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.7 | 15 km | Aug 20, 02:46 UTC | 32 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 17 km | Aug 20, 04:23 UTC | 26 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 19 km | Aug 19, 22:28 UTC | 33 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 19 km | Aug 21, 08:54 UTC | 35 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.