Latest earthquakes near Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Labuan Bajo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Labuan Bajo (also known as Labuanbajo), it will show up within minutes.
Labuan Bajo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 138 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Labuan Bajo roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Labuan Bajo in 2022. A total of 225 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Labuan Bajo that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Labuan Bajo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Labuan Bajo 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1302 | 93.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 78 | 5.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Labuan Bajo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Labuan Bajo occurred on Dec 14, 2021 11:20 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) east-northeast of Labuan Bajo, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Labuan Bajo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 12, 1992 13:29, 221 kilometers (137 mi) east-northeast of Labuan Bajo. It is the strongest earthquake near Labuan Bajo in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara 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 Labuan Bajo.
Nearest earthquakes from Labuan Bajo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Labuan Bajo.
When was the last earthquake in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Labuan Bajo on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 16:26 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 154km east of Labuan Bajo at a depth of 170km under water in the Flores Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Labuan Bajo on the afternoon of December 12, 1992 at 13:29 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 221km east of Labuan Bajo at a depth of 28km under water in the Flores Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Labuan Bajo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara?
In the past 10 years, 1387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Labuan Bajo. This averages to 139 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
