M4.5 earthquake — 78 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 78 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 22, 2026 at 16:42 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 | -7.900, 120.455 |
| Time | Aug 22, 16:42 UTC |
| Location | 78 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmt8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 30 km | Sep 13, 22:40 UTC | 50 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 30 km | Sep 14, 00:53 UTC | 55 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.3 | 33 km | Sep 15, 18:26 UTC | 45 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 47 km | Sep 12, 03:34 UTC | 45 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 140 km | Sep 17, 08:28 UTC | 78 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.