Magnitude 5.6 earthquake — Ende, Indonesia
Developed over time first seen 2 months ago
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 5.6 earthquake near Ende, Indonesia, at 18:12:51 UTC on 20 August 2026. The event was located about 67 kilometres north-north-west of Ende at a reported depth of 10 kilometres, placing it in the Flores region of East Nusa Tenggara. Magnitude and location estimates can be revised as seismic agencies process additional observations.
The earthquake occurred during a period of elevated seismic activity in and around Flores. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded several felt earthquakes in the wider East Nusa Tenggara area on 20 August, including events near Ruteng in Manggarai. The available records identify the quake’s measured characteristics but do not, in themselves, establish reported damage, casualties or a tsunami impact.
- USGS recorded a magnitude 5.6 earthquake near Ende on 20 August 2026.
- The preliminary location was about 67 km north-north-west of Ende, at 10 km depth.
- BMKG data show further felt seismic activity in the broader Flores area that day.