M4.4 earthquake — 95 km S of Ende, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 95 km S of Ende, Indonesia on Aug 17, 2026 at 05:09 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.704, 121.743 |
| Time | Aug 17, 05:09 UTC |
| Location | 95 km S of Ende, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015ebn |
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 | 132 km | Aug 15, 00:20 UTC | 49 km WNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.2 | 139 km | Aug 17, 02:58 UTC | 43 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 141 km | Aug 16, 03:42 UTC | 45 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 144 km | Aug 17, 07:20 UTC | 61 km NW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 148 km | Aug 17, 09:16 UTC | 52 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 150 km | Aug 15, 17:21 UTC | 54 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.