M5.0 earthquake: Ruteng, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Ruteng, Indonesia on September 21, 2026. It was recorded at 09:41 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:41:36 AM
September 21, 2026
Local time
09:41 AM
September 21, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 36 km from Ruteng.
- Ruteng · 36 km N
- Ende · 132 km NW
- Maumere · 182 km W
- Raba · 201 km E
- Makassar · 375 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 11 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 10 km | Ruteng, Indonesia · 56 km N | 33 km | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Labuan Bajo, Indonesia · 54 km NE | 50 km | USGS | |
| M5.2 | 10 km |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 451 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 21, 2026 earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ruteng, Indonesia at 8.312° S, 120.590° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Ruteng, about 36 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.0 (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, 11 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.