Latest earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia today
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Recent West Nusa Tenggara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near West Nusa Tenggara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 02:44PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 190km from Labuan Bajo (Indonesia).
West Nusa Tenggara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1881 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 188 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near West Nusa Tenggara roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near West Nusa Tenggara in 2018. A total of 318 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of West Nusa Tenggara that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of West Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near West 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1741 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 128 | 6.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Nusa Tenggara occurred on Aug 29, 2023 03:55 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) north-northeast of Mataram, at a depth of 500 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 19, 1977 14:08, 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-northeast of Dompu. It is the strongest earthquake near West Nusa Tenggara in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near West 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 West Nusa Tenggara.
Earthquakes by city in West Nusa Tenggara
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Use this regional West Nusa Tenggara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bima, Sumbawa Besar and Praya.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West Nusa Tenggara.
When was the last earthquake in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near West Nusa Tenggara on the night of May 13, 2026 at 00:20 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 26km north of Mataram at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near West Nusa Tenggara on the afternoon of August 19, 1977 at 14:08 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south of Dompu at a depth of 25km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Nusa Tenggara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 1881 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Nusa Tenggara. This averages to 188 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
