M4.6 earthquake — 75 km NW of Ende, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 75 km NW of Ende, Indonesia on Aug 18, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.334, 121.207 |
| Time | Aug 18, 23:59 UTC |
| Location | 75 km NW of Ende, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tls5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 9 km | Aug 21, 01:38 UTC | 75 km NW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 12 km | Aug 20, 19:24 UTC | 63 km NW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 14 km | Aug 26, 09:47 UTC | 67 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 19 km | Aug 20, 19:53 UTC | 78 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.6 | 22 km | Aug 20, 18:12 UTC | 67 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 29 km | Aug 21, 11:54 UTC | 62 km ENE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.