M4.9 earthquake — 87 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 87 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 21, 2026 at 17:06 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.821, 120.419 |
| Time | Aug 21, 17:06 UTC |
| Location | 87 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmlk |
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 | 38 km | Aug 30, 07:10 UTC | 87 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 44 km | Aug 30, 11:03 UTC | 52 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 51 km | Sep 1, 18:11 UTC | 56 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.5 | 51 km | Aug 31, 08:03 UTC | 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 59 km | Sep 2, 06:06 UTC | 43 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.2 | 117 km | Aug 31, 14:25 UTC | 27 km S of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.