M4.7 earthquake — 83 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 83 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug 16, 2026 at 11:21 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.828, 120.236 |
| Time | Aug 16, 11:21 UTC |
| Location | 83 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015e7s |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 22 km | Aug 15, 17:44 UTC | 76 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 30 km | Aug 15, 21:08 UTC | 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 32 km | Aug 15, 23:12 UTC | 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.1 | 35 km | Aug 16, 10:31 UTC | 81 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 35 km | Aug 14, 22:59 UTC | 55 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 36 km | Aug 15, 20:29 UTC | 63 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.