Update: 5.1 magnitude earthquake recorded close to Ende, Indonesia on Aug. 15

Published Sep 5, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake jolted near Ende on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 00:40 UTC (08:40 local time). The epicenter was about 73 km north-northwest of Ende, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Last week, there have been four quakes of magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The most significant was a 7.8 magnitude earthquake registered in the same area on Aug. 15.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey