M4.6 earthquake: Ruteng, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Ruteng, Indonesia on October 2, 2026. It was recorded at 01:37 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:37:11 PM
October 1, 2026
Local time
01:37 AM
October 2, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 85 km from Ruteng.
- Ruteng · 85 km NE
- Ende · 126 km NW
- Maumere · 159 km NW
- Raba · 242 km E
- Makassar · 357 km SE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 7 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 10 km | Ruteng, Indonesia · 92 km N | 48 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Ruteng, Indonesia · 101 km NE | 17 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 463 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 October 2, 2026 earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ruteng, Indonesia at 7.988° S, 120.915° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Ruteng, about 85 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (light). 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, 7 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.