M4.2 earthquake — 48 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 48 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026 at 19:15 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.211, 120.277 |
| Time | Aug 15, 19:15 UTC |
| Location | 48 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 6 km | Aug 14, 22:53 UTC | 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 6 km | Aug 15, 08:02 UTC | 42 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 8 km | Aug 14, 22:59 UTC | 55 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.5 | 11 km | Aug 14, 22:37 UTC | 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 12 km | Aug 15, 10:31 UTC | 39 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 16 km | Aug 14, 23:12 UTC | 49 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.