M4.5 earthquake — 97 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 97 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 16, 2026 at 06:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 36 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 36.2 km |
| Coordinates | -7.896, 120.986 |
| Time | Aug 16, 06:25 UTC |
| Location | 97 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 14 km | Aug 20, 10:08 UTC | 86 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 31 km | Aug 22, 08:29 UTC | 83 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 36 km | Aug 23, 22:57 UTC | 67 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 37 km | Aug 22, 22:01 UTC | 62 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.2 | 38 km | Aug 23, 21:20 UTC | 61 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 38 km | Aug 21, 20:21 UTC | 83 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.