M4.8 earthquake: Ruteng, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Ruteng, Indonesia on October 6, 2026. It was recorded at 11:42 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 8.7 km.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
8.7 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
03:42:43 AM
October 6, 2026
Local time
11:42 AM
October 6, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 87 km from Ruteng.
- Ruteng · 87 km N
- Ende · 179 km NW
- Raba · 192 km E
- Maumere · 218 km NW
- Makassar · 318 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 7 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 | 30 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Labuan Bajo, Indonesia · 53 km NNE | 39 km | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 484 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.1 earthquake on May 24, 1990.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 6, 2026 earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ruteng, Indonesia at 7.832° S, 120.393° E, at a depth of 8.7 km. The nearest town was Ruteng, about 87 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.8 (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 M5.2.