M4.9 earthquake — 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 21, 2026 at 08:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | 35.1 km |
| Coordinates | -7.832, 120.464 |
| Time | Aug 21, 08:14 UTC |
| Location | 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmej |
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 | 6 km | Aug 24, 15:12 UTC | 91 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 13 km | Aug 27, 16:31 UTC | 85 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 15 km | Aug 24, 02:19 UTC | 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 20 km | Aug 26, 01:31 UTC | 87 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 33 km | Aug 25, 14:58 UTC | 62 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 35 km | Aug 23, 22:57 UTC | 67 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.