M4.8 earthquake: Waingapu, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Waingapu, Indonesia on October 9, 2026. It was recorded at 02:06 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 105 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
105 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
06:06:02 PM
October 8, 2026
Local time
02:06 AM
October 9, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 61 km from Ruteng.
- Ruteng · 61 km S
- Ende · 151 km W
- Raba · 185 km SE
- Maumere · 218 km W
- Kupang · 378 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 135 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.7 earthquake on August 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 9, 2026 earthquake near Waingapu, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Waingapu, Indonesia at 9.135° S, 120.301° E, at a depth of 105 km. The nearest town was Ruteng, about 61 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Waingapu, 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 Waingapu, Indonesia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.