M4.6 earthquake — 52 km N of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 52 km N of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on Oct 17, 2026 at 09:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 96 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 96.1 km |
| Coordinates | -8.730, 124.322 |
| Time | Oct 17, 09:07 UTC |
| Location | 52 km N of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2zb |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 168 km | Oct 25, 23:32 UTC | 181 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste |
| M4.8 | 188 km | Oct 26, 03:59 UTC | 41 km WNW of Kupang, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.