M5.0 earthquake — 45 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia

A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 45 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia on Oct 26, 2026 at 04:53 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.443, 121.573 |
| Time | Oct 26, 04:53 UTC |
| Location | 45 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4y1 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 | 137 km | Oct 19, 12:06 UTC | 56 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 157 km | Oct 19, 09:45 UTC | 54 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 162 km | Oct 19, 10:10 UTC | 53 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 256 km | Oct 26, 03:59 UTC | 41 km WNW of Kupang, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.