M4.6 earthquake — 26 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 26 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 21, 2026 at 02:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.379, 120.511 |
| Time | Aug 21, 02:33 UTC |
| Location | 26 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmd2 |
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 | 2 km | Aug 19, 22:45 UTC | 25 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 9 km | Aug 19, 22:28 UTC | 33 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 10 km | Aug 17, 13:58 UTC | 32 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.7 | 11 km | Aug 20, 02:46 UTC | 32 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 13 km | Aug 20, 04:23 UTC | 26 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 14 km | Aug 19, 18:34 UTC | 40 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.