M4.5 earthquake — 59 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 59 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 18, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.071, 120.428 |
| Time | Aug 18, 22:26 UTC |
| Location | 59 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlrt |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 11 km | Aug 21, 08:30 UTC | 56 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 12 km | Aug 20, 04:33 UTC | 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 13 km | Aug 24, 02:19 UTC | 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 17 km | Aug 21, 11:16 UTC | 47 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 18 km | Aug 24, 01:12 UTC | 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 18 km | Aug 20, 08:01 UTC | 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.