M4.8 earthquake — 84 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 84 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug 17, 2026 at 02:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 30 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 29.5 km |
| Coordinates | -7.830, 120.256 |
| Time | Aug 17, 02:39 UTC |
| Location | 84 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015ebc |
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 | 2 km | Aug 16, 11:21 UTC | 83 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 14 km | Aug 17, 00:27 UTC | 71 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 20 km | Aug 15, 17:44 UTC | 76 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 24 km | Aug 16, 17:26 UTC | 77 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M4.7 | 28 km | Aug 15, 21:08 UTC | 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 29 km | Aug 15, 23:12 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.