A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near 48 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on Aug 20, 2026, 9:30:52 AM (2026-08-20T09:30:52.720Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -8.2215, 120.6701.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 368 km SSE of Makassar, Indonesia.
The epicentre was located at -8.2215 latitude and 120.6701 longitude near 48 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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