M4.8 earthquake — 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Oct 4, 2026 at 10:52 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.224, 120.532 |
| Time | Oct 4, 10:52 UTC |
| Location | 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzi8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 22 km | Oct 19, 12:06 UTC | 56 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 40 km | Oct 19, 09:45 UTC | 54 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 45 km | Oct 19, 10:10 UTC | 53 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 235 km | Oct 25, 10:19 UTC | 58 km N of Dompu, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.