M4.5 earthquake — 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026 at 18:40 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.220, 120.640 |
| Time | Aug 15, 18:40 UTC |
| Location | 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl31 |
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 | 2 km | Aug 15, 06:43 UTC | 46 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 11 km | Aug 15, 18:43 UTC | 45 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 19 km | Aug 15, 09:08 UTC | 53 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 22 km | Aug 14, 23:00 UTC | 53 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 24 km | Aug 15, 01:37 UTC | 62 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 24 km | Aug 15, 01:17 UTC | 71 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.