M4.6 earthquake — 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 20, 2026 at 04:33 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.970, 120.392 |
| Time | Aug 20, 04:33 UTC |
| Location | 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tm22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 4 km | Aug 17, 12:39 UTC | 68 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 5 km | Aug 15, 17:44 UTC | 76 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.4 | 6 km | Aug 17, 10:44 UTC | 75 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 9 km | Aug 18, 09:01 UTC | 74 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 9 km | Aug 18, 11:06 UTC | 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Aug 16, 17:26 UTC | 77 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.