M4.9 earthquake — 62 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste

An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 62 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on Sep 29, 2026 at 14:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 157 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 157.1 km |
| Coordinates | -8.719, 124.081 |
| Time | Sep 29, 14:14 UTC |
| Location | 62 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyc9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 29 km | Oct 17, 09:07 UTC | 51 km N of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.