M4.7 earthquake: Lospalos, Timor Leste
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Lospalos, Timor Leste on October 12, 2026. It was recorded at 05:30 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 22 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.7
mb · Light
Depth
22 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:30:08 AM
October 12, 2026
Local time
05:30 PM
October 12, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 374 km from Dili.
- Dili · 374 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 296 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.4 earthquake on December 1, 2018.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 12, 2026 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The earthquake occurred near Lospalos, Timor Leste at 8.237° S, 128.966° E, at a depth of 22 km. The nearest town was Dili, about 374 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.7 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.