M4.6 earthquake — 178 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 178 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on Sep 20, 2026 at 15:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.966, 127.426 |
| Time | Sep 20, 15:39 UTC |
| Location | 178 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us7000tiw0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 72 km | Sep 19, 23:54 UTC | 116 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.6 | 150 km | Sep 22, 10:30 UTC | 296 km S of Ambon, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 197 km | Sep 25, 04:27 UTC | 124 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste |
| M4.2 | 284 km | Sep 19, 21:44 UTC | 249 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.