Update: Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude reported close to Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug. 17

Published Sep 8, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake hit near Ruteng around midday Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 03:48 UTC (11:48 local time). The epicenter was roughly 84 km east-northeast of Ruteng, at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.2 event, but later downgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Last week, there have been five tremors of magnitude 5.5 or greater centered nearby. The largest, measuring 7.8, rocked near Ende on Aug. 15.

The five largest quakes nearby from last week:

• 7.8, north-northwest of Ende on Aug. 14
• 6.1, north of Ende on Aug. 14
• 5.6, north-northwest of Ende on Aug. 14
• 5.5, north-northwest of Ende on Aug. 17
• 5.5, east-northeast of Ruteng on Aug. 14

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey