A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded near 73 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia on Aug 17, 2026, 12:46:39 AM (2026-08-17T00:46:39.473Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5.1 km with coordinates -8.2200, 121.4410.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.5 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 5.1 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: 407 km SSE of Makassar, Indonesia.
The epicentre was located at -8.2200 latitude and 121.4410 longitude near 73 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia. The earthquake was shallow at 5.1 km depth.
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