M4.2 earthquake — 229 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 229 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on Sep 6, 2026 at 17:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 145 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 145.1 km |
| Coordinates | -7.273, 128.660 |
| Time | Sep 6, 17:19 UTC |
| Location | 229 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us7000ter3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.9 | 31 km | Sep 11, 11:56 UTC | 253 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M5.3 | 178 km | Sep 10, 18:44 UTC | 83 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.8 | 243 km | Sep 12, 06:14 UTC | 253 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.