M4.5 earthquake — 41 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 41 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026 at 09:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 4 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 4.1 km |
| Coordinates | -8.173, 120.076 |
| Time | Aug 15, 09:47 UTC |
| Location | 41 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tm5t |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 16 km | Aug 20, 23:01 UTC | 51 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 21 km | Aug 18, 02:42 UTC | 46 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.2 | 23 km | Aug 15, 19:15 UTC | 48 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 29 km | Aug 17, 00:27 UTC | 70 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 32 km | Aug 21, 16:05 UTC | 33 km NW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 35 km | Aug 20, 07:55 UTC | 37 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.