M5.0 earthquake — 209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on Aug 24, 2026 at 19:00 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 9.9 km |
| Coordinates | -6.691, 127.502 |
| Time | Aug 24, 19:00 UTC |
| Location | 209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn80 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.0 | 9 km | Aug 24, 14:10 UTC | 215 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.6 | 265 km | Aug 21, 11:55 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.9 | 275 km | Aug 19, 14:32 UTC | Banda Sea |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.