M5.2 earthquake — 55 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 55 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia on Oct 18, 2026 at 08:00 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 | M5.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.145, 120.273 |
| Time | Oct 18, 08:00 UTC |
| Location | 55 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u34e |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 4 km | Oct 17, 07:20 UTC | 59 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 228 km | Oct 17, 12:46 UTC | 70 km W of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 254 km | Oct 13, 09:48 UTC | 71 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia |
| M4.2 | 296 km | Oct 12, 16:12 UTC | 76 km ESE of Maumere, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.