M4.6 earthquake — 83 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 83 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Oct 1, 2026 at 17:37 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.990, 120.901 |
| Time | Oct 1, 17:37 UTC |
| Location | 83 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyw9 |
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 | 58 km | Sep 25, 19:39 UTC | 42 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 66 km | Sep 26, 19:37 UTC | 52 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 101 km | Oct 1, 14:19 UTC | 176 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 264 km | Sep 26, 13:38 UTC | 145 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.