M4.6 earthquake — 47 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 47 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 18, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.179, 120.446 |
| Time | Aug 18, 22:26 UTC |
| Location | 47 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlrt |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 3 km | Aug 14, 23:12 UTC | 49 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 8 km | Aug 15, 09:08 UTC | 53 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 11 km | Aug 15, 18:43 UTC | 45 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 13 km | Aug 15, 10:31 UTC | 39 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 15 km | Aug 17, 13:58 UTC | 32 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 16 km | Aug 15, 01:37 UTC | 62 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.