M5.2 earthquake: Ruteng, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Ruteng, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. It was recorded at 09:56 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:56:00 PM
September 19, 2026
Local time
09:56 PM
September 19, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 60 km from Ruteng.
- Ruteng · 60 km NE
- Ende · 117 km NW
- Maumere · 159 km W
- Raba · 228 km E
- Makassar · 374 km SE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 8 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.
Because this earthquake is more than 30 days old, only significant earthquakes from our archive are counted.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 10 km | Ruteng, Indonesia · 101 km NE | 41 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Ruteng, Indonesia · 91 km NE | 31 km | USGS | |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 443 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.8 earthquake on August 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 19, 2026 earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ruteng, Indonesia at 8.199° S, 120.826° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Ruteng, about 60 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.2 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
Since this earthquake, 8 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.