M4.8 earthquake — 46 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 46 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia on Oct 8, 2026 at 18:06 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 91 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 91.2 km |
| Coordinates | -9.239, 120.313 |
| Time | Oct 8, 18:06 UTC |
| Location | 46 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u10n |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 109 km | Oct 4, 10:13 UTC | 37 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 115 km | Oct 4, 10:52 UTC | 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 124 km | Oct 5, 13:05 UTC | 53 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 155 km | Oct 5, 21:38 UTC | 39 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 157 km | Oct 6, 03:42 UTC | 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.9 | 158 km | Oct 3, 22:55 UTC | 39 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.