Update: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts near Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Aug. 14

Published Sep 1, 2026

A 5.3 magnitude quake struck close to Labuan Bajo on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor hit at 22:53 UTC (06:53 local time), with its epicenter about 61 km northeast of Labuan Bajo and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Past week’s quake

Another magnitude 5.9 tremor was recorded nearby, with the event also close to Labuan Bajo prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey