M4.7 earthquake — 214 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 214 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste on Oct 12, 2026 at 08:30 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.156, 128.914 |
| Time | Oct 12, 08:30 UTC |
| Location | 214 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1qy |
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 | 179 km | Nov 2, 00:53 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.3 | 192 km | Oct 31, 13:10 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.2 | 194 km | Oct 30, 16:54 UTC | 262 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.4 | 197 km | Nov 2, 11:18 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.4 | 276 km | Nov 1, 10:31 UTC | 253 km S of Ambon, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.