M4.5 earthquake — 251 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 251 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste on Sep 15, 2026 at 14:16 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.324, 129.277 |
| Time | Sep 15, 14:16 UTC |
| Location | 251 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us7000thlq |
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 | 121 km | Sep 11, 11:56 UTC | 253 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M5.3 | 171 km | Sep 10, 18:44 UTC | 83 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
| M4.8 | 222 km | Sep 15, 06:07 UTC | 289 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia |
| M4.8 | 283 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.