M4.8 earthquake — 63 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 63 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 20, 2026 at 08:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 38 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 38.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.066, 120.656 |
| Time | Aug 20, 08:53 UTC |
| Location | 63 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tm2t |
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 | 5 km | Aug 16, 21:48 UTC | 60 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 7 km | Aug 15, 01:17 UTC | 71 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Aug 18, 12:00 UTC | 72 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.5 | 12 km | Aug 19, 16:17 UTC | 52 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 13 km | Aug 15, 07:39 UTC | 71 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 15 km | Aug 16, 10:14 UTC | 75 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.