M4.9 earthquake — 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 17, 2026 at 12:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 30 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.271, 120.672 |
| Time | Aug 17, 12:51 UTC |
| Location | 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015edt |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 4 km | Aug 15, 06:43 UTC | 46 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 5 km | Aug 16, 21:48 UTC | 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 7 km | Aug 15, 18:40 UTC | 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 16 km | Aug 15, 18:43 UTC | 45 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 17 km | Aug 14, 23:00 UTC | 53 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 25 km | Aug 15, 09:08 UTC | 53 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.