M4.5 earthquake — 79 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 79 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 16, 2026 at 08:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 9 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 | 9.2 km |
| Coordinates | -7.892, 120.427 |
| Time | Aug 16, 08:38 UTC |
| Location | 79 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmgx |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 10 km | Aug 27, 16:31 UTC | 85 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 37 km | Aug 30, 11:03 UTC | 52 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.5 | 44 km | Aug 31, 08:03 UTC | 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 44 km | Aug 27, 10:33 UTC | 54 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 44 km | Sep 1, 18:11 UTC | 56 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 52 km | Sep 2, 06:06 UTC | 43 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.