Latest earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 17, 2025 17:04
(Makassar)
M 6.0 207 km SSW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 16, 2025 22:54
(Makassar)
M 2.7 136 km S
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 16, 2025 20:39
(Makassar)
M 2.7 132 km S
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 16, 2025 19:17
(Makassar)
M 4.0 174 km ENE
from Kupang
Jul 16, 2025 18:03
(Makassar)
M 2.8 198 km WSW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 16, 2025 04:27
(Makassar)
M 2.8 133 km NNE
from Ende
Jul 16, 2025 04:00
(Makassar)
M 2.7 99 km SSW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 15, 2025 16:27
(Makassar)
M 3.4 58 km NNE
from Ende
Jul 15, 2025 12:32
(Makassar)
M 2.5 59 km ESE
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 15, 2025 11:32
(Makassar)
M 3.3 254 km N
from Kupang
Jul 15, 2025 10:07
(Makassar)
M 2.9 255 km WSW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 15, 2025 09:34
(Makassar)
M 3.3 142 km NNW
from Kupang
Jul 15, 2025 08:51
(Makassar)
M 2.9 163 km SSW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 15, 2025 08:49
(Makassar)
M 2.9 181 km SW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 15, 2025 05:50
(Makassar)
M 3.0 263 km WSW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 15, 2025 02:02
(Makassar)
M 3.2 115 km N
from Kupang
Jul 14, 2025 21:05
(Makassar)
M 2.9 72 km ESE
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 14, 2025 21:04
(Makassar)
M 2.6 128 km WSW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 14, 2025 18:51
(Makassar)
M 2.5 159 km SW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 14, 2025 18:23
(Makassar)
M 2.9 155 km SSE
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 14, 2025 10:07
(Makassar)
M 2.9 27 km N
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 14, 2025 08:39
(Makassar)
M 2.7 102 km SSW
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 13, 2025 23:44
(Makassar)
M 3.7 177 km NE
from Ende
Jul 13, 2025 07:23
(Makassar)
M 3.2 278 km W
from Labuan Bajo
Jul 12, 2025 22:15
(Makassar)
M 2.6 268 km W
from Labuan Bajo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara

Recent East Nusa Tenggara Earthquake News

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East Nusa Tenggara Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
211 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 6
Jul 17, 2025 17:04

Average

A total of 2118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 211 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near East Nusa Tenggara roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near East Nusa Tenggara in 2022. A total of 309 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of East Nusa Tenggara that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of East Nusa Tenggara with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of East Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near East Nusa Tenggara during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near East Nusa Tenggara (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1974 93.2%
Mag. 5 131 6.19%
Mag. 6 12 0.57%
Mag. 7 1 0.05%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Dec 14, 2021 11:20.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Jun 17, 1996 19:22.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East Nusa Tenggara occurred on Dec 14, 2021 11:20 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 151 kilometers (94 mi) north-northeast of Ende, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Jun 17, 1996 19:22, 215 kilometers (134 mi) north-northeast of Ende. It is the strongest earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from East Nusa Tenggara.

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List of strongest earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 14, 2021 11:20
(Makassar)
M 7.3 151 km NNE
from Ende
Nov 4, 2015 11:44
(Makassar)
M 6.5 247 km NE
from Kupang
Aug 17, 2018 23:35
(Makassar)
M 6.5 125 km N
from Labuan Bajo
Feb 12, 2016 18:02
(Makassar)
M 6.3 137 km SSW
from Labuan Bajo
Dec 30, 2016 06:30
(Makassar)
M 6.3 147 km WSW
from Labuan Bajo
Jan 22, 2019 13:10
(Makassar)
M 6.3 234 km SSW
from Labuan Bajo
Aug 28, 2018 15:08
(Makassar)
M 6.2 92 km SE
from Kupang
Nov 2, 2023 05:04
(Makassar)
M 6.1 21 km NE
from Kupang
Aug 24, 2016 03:39
(Makassar)
M 6.0 193 km NNE
from Ende
Jan 22, 2019 07:59
(Makassar)
M 6.0 219 km SSW
from Labuan Bajo

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara

Earthquakes by city in East Nusa Tenggara

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Use this regional East Nusa Tenggara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Waingapu, Maumere, Atambua, Ruteng, Kefamenanu and Soe.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near East Nusa Tenggara.

When was the last earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near East Nusa Tenggara on the afternoon of July 17, 2025 at 17:04 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south-southwest of Labuan Bajo at a depth of 57km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near East Nusa Tenggara on the evening of June 17, 1996 at 19:22 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 215km north-northeast of Ende at a depth of 587km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near East Nusa Tenggara since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 2118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Nusa Tenggara. This averages to 212 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.