M5.9 earthquake — 40 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 40 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug 14, 2026 at 22:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.239, 120.149 |
| Time | Aug 14, 22:13 UTC |
| Location | 40 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkta |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 25 km | Aug 27, 10:33 UTC | 54 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 49 km | Aug 27, 16:31 UTC | 85 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 50 km | Aug 26, 01:31 UTC | 87 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.5 | 51 km | Aug 31, 08:03 UTC | 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 52 km | Aug 26, 18:34 UTC | 34 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 53 km | Aug 30, 11:03 UTC | 52 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.