M4.5 earthquake: Ruteng, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Ruteng, Indonesia on October 17, 2026. It was recorded at 03:20 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
07:20:48 AM
October 17, 2026
Local time
03:20 PM
October 17, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 60 km from Ruteng.
- Ruteng · 60 km N
- Raba · 171 km E
- Ende · 172 km NW
- Maumere · 220 km W
- Makassar · 343 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 4 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 | 11 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Labuan Bajo, Indonesia · 53 km NNE | 15 km | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 480 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 17, 2026 earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ruteng, Indonesia at 8.109° S, 120.282° 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 4.5 (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, 4 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.