M4.9 earthquake — 88 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 88 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 21, 2026 at 08:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 37 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 | 36.6 km |
| Coordinates | -7.816, 120.516 |
| Time | Aug 21, 08:14 UTC |
| Location | 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 2 km | Aug 15, 21:08 UTC | 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 7 km | Aug 17, 10:42 UTC | 81 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 8 km | Aug 16, 10:31 UTC | 81 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 8 km | Aug 15, 23:12 UTC | 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 11 km | Aug 19, 10:44 UTC | 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 12 km | Aug 18, 12:03 UTC | 79 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.