M4.5 earthquake — 5 km E of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 5 km E of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug 23, 2026 at 21:27 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.505, 119.937 |
| Time | Aug 23, 21:27 UTC |
| Location | 5 km E of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tclj |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 36 km | Aug 25, 00:05 UTC | 33 km NW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.3 | 54 km | Aug 27, 10:33 UTC | 54 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 68 km | Aug 24, 01:12 UTC | 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 77 km | Aug 26, 18:34 UTC | 34 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 84 km | Aug 24, 02:19 UTC | 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 86 km | Aug 23, 22:57 UTC | 54 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.