M4.5 earthquake — 59 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 59 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia on Oct 17, 2026 at 07:20 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 | -8.109, 120.282 |
| Time | Oct 17, 07:20 UTC |
| Location | 59 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2yw |
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 | 258 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.