M4.8 earthquake — 42 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 42 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Sep 25, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 14 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 | 14.5 km |
| Coordinates | -8.228, 120.430 |
| Time | Sep 25, 19:39 UTC |
| Location | 42 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000txnq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 19 km | Sep 21, 01:41 UTC | 35 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 43 km | Sep 23, 02:02 UTC | 63 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 50 km | Sep 19, 13:56 UTC | 67 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 116 km | Sep 22, 03:36 UTC | 54 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 118 km | Sep 24, 03:30 UTC | 31 km NNW of Komodo, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.