M4.8 earthquake: Ruteng, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Ruteng, Indonesia on October 19, 2026. It was recorded at 08:06 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
12:06:01 PM
October 19, 2026
Local time
08:06 PM
October 19, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 57 km from Ruteng.
- Ruteng · 57 km N
- Ende · 163 km NW
- Raba · 181 km E
- Maumere · 210 km W
- Makassar · 346 km S
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, 490 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 19, 2026 earthquake near Ruteng, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Ruteng, Indonesia at 8.104° S, 120.378° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Ruteng, about 57 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?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.