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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.
Recent Labuan Bajo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Labuan Bajo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Labuan Bajo and elsewhere.
Aug 31, 2026 04:03PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Flores Sea near Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) on Monday Afternoon.
Aug 27, 2026 06:33PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Flores Sea near Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) on Thursday Evening.
Aug 24, 2026 05:20AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Flores Sea near Ruteng (Indonesia).
Aug 22, 2026 09:30AM
On Saturday Morning a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck near Labuan Bajo in Indonesia.
Aug 21, 2026 02:12AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Flores Sea near Ende (Indonesia).
Aug 20, 2026 05:30PM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Flores Sea near Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) on Thursday Afternoon.
Labuan Bajo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1901 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 190 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Labuan Bajo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Labuan Bajo in 2026. A total of 534 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Labuan Bajo that year. The strongest had a 7.8 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 | 1764 | 92.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 129 | 6.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 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 Aug 15, 2026 05:58 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 161 kilometers (100 mi) east of Labuan Bajo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Labuan Bajo in the list below.
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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Labuan Bajo on the morning of September 1, 2026 at 08:24 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 69km east of Labuan Bajo at a depth of 10km under land. 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 night of August 15, 2026 at 05:58 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 161km east of Labuan Bajo at a depth of 10km 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, 1901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Labuan Bajo. This averages to 190 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
