M4.9 earthquake — 79 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 79 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 18, 2026 at 12:03 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 36 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 36.3 km |
| Coordinates | -7.905, 120.575 |
| Time | Aug 18, 12:03 UTC |
| Location | 79 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlnv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 3 km | Aug 16, 06:51 UTC | 76 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 4 km | Aug 16, 10:31 UTC | 81 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 5 km | Aug 16, 10:14 UTC | 75 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 7 km | Aug 15, 23:12 UTC | 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 9 km | Aug 17, 10:42 UTC | 81 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 11 km | Aug 18, 12:00 UTC | 72 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.