M4.6 earthquake — 54 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 54 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Sep 8, 2026 at 21:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | 17.5 km |
| Coordinates | -8.153, 120.658 |
| Time | Sep 8, 21:42 UTC |
| Location | 54 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tfxd |
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 | 7 km | Sep 8, 04:40 UTC | 51 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 15 km | Sep 2, 06:06 UTC | 43 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 17 km | Sep 4, 23:17 UTC | 38 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 43 km | Sep 6, 06:06 UTC | 60 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 71 km | Sep 8, 15:36 UTC | 123 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 113 km | Sep 3, 21:00 UTC | 57 km N of Ende, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.