Right now
The most recent data we hold from BMKG arrived 2 hours ago, and this point is in it.
5 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest <1 km from here.
Reported by BMKG today.
It is the 9th strongest of the 23 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 3 June 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 10 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
BMKG reported: Pusat gempa berada di laut 56 km baratlaut Ruteng-Manggarai · Felt: III-IV Kab. Manggarai, III-IV Kab. Manggarai Barat, II Kab. Ngada
BMKG recorded magnitude 4.9 at a depth of 10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Pusat gempa berada di laut 56 km baratlaut Ruteng-Manggarai.
Nearby, since 3 June 2026
- September 6, 2026 · score 4 · 4.7 km
- September 13, 2026 · score 32 · 9.2 km
- August 27, 2026 · score 20 · 10.2 km
How we know
Confirmed by 4 independent sources, including BMKG.
Our own score for this event is 8 out of 100, at 72 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 8 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 72% |
| Coordinates | -8.1300, 120.3000 |
| Nearest City | Ruteng (56 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-13T22:40:05.000Z |
| Source | https://www.bmkg.go.id/tews.html |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.9 |
| Depth | 10 |
| Region | Pusat gempa berada di laut 56 km baratlaut Ruteng-Manggarai |
| TsunamiPotential | true |
| Felt | III-IV Kab. Manggarai, III-IV Kab. Manggarai Barat, II Kab. Ngada |
| Usgs Mag | 5.1 |
| Usgs Depth | 10 |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Sig | 400 |
| Emsc Mag | 5.1 |
| Emsc Depth | 10 |
| Emsc MagType | mb |
| Emsc Region | FLORES REGION, INDONESIA |
| Emsc Auth | NEIC |
| Emsc SourceId | 2059934 |
| Gfz Mag | 4.97 |
| Gfz Depth | 10 |
| Gfz MagType | Mw |
| Gfz Region | Flores Region, Indonesia |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_us7000th8u","source":"usgs","severity":"medium","severityValue":40.8,"timestamp":1789339201303,"latitude":-8.1597,"longitude":120.3822},{"id":"emsc_20260913_0000287","source":"emsc","severity":"medium","severityValue":40.8,"timestamp":1789339201303,"latitude":-8.1597,"longitude":120.3822},{"id":"gfz_gfz2026rzqd","source":"gfz","severity":"low","severityValue":29.82,"timestamp":1789339203950,"latitude":-8.215,"longitude":120.32}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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