M4.8 earthquake — 85 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 85 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 27, 2026 at 16:31 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.846, 120.348 |
| Time | Aug 27, 16:31 UTC |
| Location | 85 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcaf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 8 km | Aug 26, 01:31 UTC | 87 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 14 km | Aug 24, 15:12 UTC | 91 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 19 km | Aug 24, 02:19 UTC | 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 28 km | Aug 22, 16:42 UTC | 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 32 km | Aug 21, 20:21 UTC | 83 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 38 km | Aug 27, 10:33 UTC | 54 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.