M4.6 earthquake — 90 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 90 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 16, 2026 at 06:25 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.1 km |
| Coordinates | -7.952, 120.949 |
| Time | Aug 16, 06:25 UTC |
| Location | 90 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl61 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 22 km | Aug 15, 07:39 UTC | 71 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 22 km | Aug 17, 03:33 UTC | 90 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 26 km | Aug 16, 13:38 UTC | 81 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 29 km | Aug 15, 01:17 UTC | 71 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 33 km | Aug 16, 11:11 UTC | 112 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 34 km | Aug 15, 16:58 UTC | 93 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.