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

Published Sep 7, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Ende on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 06:28 UTC (14:28 local time), was centered roughly 68 km north-northwest of Ende. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Last week, the region has experienced 15 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or greater, two of them larger than magnitude 6.1. The largest, measuring 7.8, occurred in the same region on Aug. 15.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey