M4.5 earthquake — 59 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 59 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug 17, 2026 at 00:27 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.033, 120.161 |
| Time | Aug 17, 00:27 UTC |
| Location | 59 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015eav |
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 | 17 km | Aug 20, 23:01 UTC | 51 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 26 km | Aug 18, 02:42 UTC | 46 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.6 | 26 km | Aug 20, 04:33 UTC | 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 28 km | Aug 18, 11:06 UTC | 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 35 km | Aug 24, 02:19 UTC | 71 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 35 km | Aug 19, 10:44 UTC | 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.