Reported by BMKG today.
It is the 29th strongest of the 44 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 19 August 2026. The last comparable one was on 31 August 2026.
What the source measured
BMKG reported: Pusat gempa berada di laut 45 km utara Ruteng, Manggarai · Felt: II Kab. Manggarai
BMKG recorded magnitude 3.8 at a depth of 1 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Pusat gempa berada di laut 45 km utara Ruteng, Manggarai.
Nearby, since 19 August 2026
- August 27, 2026 · score 0 · 4.6 km
- August 27, 2026 · score 0 · 4.6 km
- August 31, 2026 · score 0 · 4.6 km
How we know
One source: BMKG. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100, at 62 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | -8.2300, 120.6000 |
| Nearest City | Ruteng (45 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T04:50:09.000Z |
| Source | https://www.bmkg.go.id/tews.html |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 3.8 |
| Depth | 1 |
| Region | Pusat gempa berada di laut 45 km utara Ruteng, Manggarai |
| TsunamiPotential | true |
| Felt | II Kab. Manggarai |
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 10 February 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.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 0/100, in Indonesia (Indonesia), based on data from bmkg. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.