M4.4 earthquake — 53 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 53 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on Oct 10, 2026 at 04:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 68 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 67.7 km |
| Coordinates | -8.842, 124.062 |
| Time | Oct 10, 04:45 UTC |
| Location | 53 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1cl |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 234 km | Oct 8, 14:11 UTC | 113 km NW of Baa, Indonesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.