M4.6 earthquake — 88 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 88 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026 at 10:08 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.044, 121.027 |
| Time | Aug 15, 10:08 UTC |
| Location | 88 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkyc |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 9 km | Aug 17, 03:33 UTC | 90 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 13 km | Aug 16, 06:25 UTC | 90 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 20 km | Aug 19, 01:44 UTC | 74 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 21 km | Aug 20, 10:08 UTC | 86 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 31 km | Aug 21, 11:54 UTC | 62 km ENE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 31 km | Aug 17, 08:52 UTC | 82 km ENE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.