M4.5 earthquake — 50 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 50 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia on Sep 14, 2026 at 00:53 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.171, 120.353 |
| Time | Sep 14, 00:53 UTC |
| Location | 50 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000th9i |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 29 km | Sep 21, 01:41 UTC | 35 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 29 km | Sep 18, 12:20 UTC | 34 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 58 km | Sep 19, 13:56 UTC | 67 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 125 km | Sep 22, 03:36 UTC | 54 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 149 km | Sep 17, 08:28 UTC | 78 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.