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.
Oct 4, 2026 06:55AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 160km from Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) on Sunday Morning.
Sep 21, 2026 09:41AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck near Labuan Bajo in Indonesia.
Sep 19, 2026 09:56PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Flores Sea near Ruteng (Indonesia) on Saturday Evening.
Sep 14, 2026 06:40AM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the Flores Sea near Labuan Bajo (Indonesia).
Aug 20, 2026 06:45AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck near Ruteng in Indonesia.
Aug 15, 2026 06:13AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning in the Flores Sea near Labuan Bajo (Indonesia).
Labuan Bajo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2083 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 208 earthquakes per year, or 17 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 724 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 | 1930 | 92.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 145 | 6.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Labuan Bajo on the afternoon of October 11, 2026 at 13:15 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 103km north-east of Labuan Bajo at a depth of 10km 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 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, 2083 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Labuan Bajo. This averages to 208 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
