M4.5 earthquake — 35 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 35 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 21, 2026 at 08:54 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.2 km |
| Coordinates | -8.358, 120.656 |
| Time | Aug 21, 08:54 UTC |
| Location | 35 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmeq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.7 | 5 km | Aug 20, 02:46 UTC | 32 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Aug 17, 12:51 UTC | 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 12 km | Aug 20, 03:00 UTC | 45 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 12 km | Aug 19, 23:20 UTC | 46 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 13 km | Aug 15, 06:43 UTC | 46 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.8 | 15 km | Aug 19, 22:45 UTC | 25 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.