A 5.1 magnitude quake struck close to Ruteng on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A tremor jolted the region at 07:39 UTC (15:39 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 71 km north-northeast of Ruteng and occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Did you feel it?
Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
Tremors past week
Over the last week, the area has experienced eight earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or higher. The largest, measuring 5.3, occurred close to Labuan Bajo on Aug. 15.
The five largest nearby quakes from last week:
• 5.3, northeast of Labuan Bajo on Aug. 14
• 5.1, north-northeast of Ruteng on Aug. 15
• 5.1, north of Ruteng on Aug. 14
• 4.9, north of Ruteng on Aug. 15
• 4.7, north-northwest of Ende on Aug. 15
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey
