M4.4 earthquake — 147 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 147 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on Oct 19, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 41 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 41.5 km |
| Coordinates | -7.964, 128.213 |
| Time | Oct 19, 17:20 UTC |
| Location | 147 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3fm |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 45 km | Oct 21, 07:44 UTC | 164 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.1 | 60 km | Oct 19, 11:10 UTC | 192 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.4 | 84 km | Oct 18, 20:24 UTC | 223 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.5 | 262 km | Oct 19, 06:15 UTC | Banda Sea |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.