Update: Earthquake measuring 5.5 hits area close to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug. 14

Published Aug 15, 2026

A 5.5 magnitude quake shook near Labuan Bajo on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the region at 22:37 UTC (06:37 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter roughly 49 km northeast of Labuan Bajo.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey