M4.5 earthquake — 75 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 75 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026 at 02:18 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.229, 121.363 |
| Time | Aug 15, 02:18 UTC |
| Location | 75 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkw0 |
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 | 4 km | Aug 14, 23:49 UTC | 76 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 6 km | Aug 15, 00:03 UTC | 78 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 6 km | Aug 15, 00:40 UTC | 71 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 8 km | Aug 15, 02:46 UTC | 69 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M7.7 | 9 km | Aug 14, 21:58 UTC | 68 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 10 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.