A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Ende on Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The tremor rattled the area at 09:16 UTC (17:16 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter approximately 64 km north-northwest of Ende. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.8 event, but later upgraded it to 5.0.
Did you feel it?
If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report through 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, occurred in the same region on Aug. 15.
The five largest quakes nearby in the 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
