The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded a 5.3 magnitude earthquake in the sea near Labuan Bajo on October 18, 2026. The tremors were felt in Manggarai, West Manggarai, and Bima.
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According to the Indonesian Meteorological Agency, climatology and geophysics, the earthquake occurred 60 kilometres from the area of Laboan Bajo, and 10 kilometres deep. The country is frequently subject to earthquakes, falling within the Pacific fire belt area, which is experiencing earthquake and volcanic activity [...].
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded a 5.3 magnitude earthquake in the sea near Labuan Bajo on October 18, 2026. The tremors were felt in Manggarai, West Manggarai, and Bima.