M4.9 earthquake — 61 km NW of Ende, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 61 km NW of Ende, Indonesia on Aug 17, 2026 at 07:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 28 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 28.3 km |
| Coordinates | -8.525, 121.201 |
| Time | Aug 17, 07:20 UTC |
| Location | 61 km NW of Ende, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015ech |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 12 km | Aug 15, 00:20 UTC | 49 km WNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 17 km | Aug 15, 04:23 UTC | 64 km NW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.5 | 22 km | Aug 14, 22:17 UTC | 61 km ENE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 25 km | Aug 15, 05:45 UTC | 62 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 27 km | Aug 14, 23:17 UTC | 65 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 28 km | Aug 15, 03:54 UTC | 67 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.