M4.8 earthquake — 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Oct 6, 2026 at 03:42 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 8.7 km |
| Coordinates | -7.832, 120.393 |
| Time | Oct 6, 03:42 UTC |
| Location | 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzuj |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 147 km | Oct 26, 04:53 UTC | 45 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 219 km | Oct 25, 10:19 UTC | 58 km N of Dompu, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.