M5.3 earthquake — 54 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 54 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug 27, 2026 at 10:33 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 | -8.032, 120.054 |
| Time | Aug 27, 10:33 UTC |
| Location | 54 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tc8j |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 5 km | Aug 20, 23:01 UTC | 51 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 35 km | Aug 26, 01:31 UTC | 87 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 45 km | Aug 25, 00:05 UTC | 33 km NW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 46 km | Aug 21, 16:05 UTC | 33 km NW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 46 km | Aug 24, 02:19 UTC | 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | 48 km | Aug 21, 02:17 UTC | 39 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.