M5.3 earthquake — 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug 14, 2026 at 22:53 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 | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.205, 120.225 |
| Time | Aug 14, 22:53 UTC |
| Location | 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkuw |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 6 km | Aug 14, 22:37 UTC | 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.9 | 12 km | Aug 14, 22:13 UTC | 36 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 21 km | Aug 14, 23:12 UTC | 49 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 35 km | Aug 15, 01:37 UTC | 62 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 56 km | Aug 15, 01:17 UTC | 71 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M7.7 | 124 km | Aug 14, 21:58 UTC | 68 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.