M4.8 earthquake — 72 km NW of Ende, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 72 km NW of Ende, Indonesia on Aug 18, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 56 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 | 56.4 km |
| Coordinates | -8.306, 121.281 |
| Time | Aug 18, 20:15 UTC |
| Location | 72 km NW of Ende, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlqv |
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 18, 19:03 UTC | 76 km NW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 5 km | Aug 17, 03:48 UTC | 70 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 6 km | Aug 15, 12:14 UTC | 78 km NW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 7 km | Aug 15, 02:46 UTC | 69 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 7 km | Aug 15, 03:54 UTC | 67 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M7.7 | 8 km | Aug 14, 21:58 UTC | 68 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.