M4.9 earthquake — 62 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 62 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026 at 01:37 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.050, 120.505 |
| Time | Aug 15, 01:37 UTC |
| Location | 62 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkvt |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 16 km | Aug 14, 23:12 UTC | 49 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 21 km | Aug 15, 01:17 UTC | 71 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 35 km | Aug 14, 22:53 UTC | 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.5 | 37 km | Aug 14, 22:37 UTC | 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.9 | 47 km | Aug 14, 22:13 UTC | 36 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 85 km | Aug 15, 02:03 UTC | 85 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.