M5.1 earthquake: Lospalos, Timor Leste
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Lospalos, Timor Leste on October 21, 2026. It was recorded at 04:44 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 123 km.
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Magnitude
M5.1
mb · Moderate
Depth
123 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
07:44:16 AM
October 21, 2026
Local time
04:44 PM
October 21, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 303 km from Dili.
- Dili · 303 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.5.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 128 km | Lospalos, Timor Leste · 207 km NE | 44 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 928 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.3 earthquake on December 29, 2021.
- M7.3Lospalos, Timor Leste · 125 km NNE · 165 kmUSGS
- M6.7Lospalos, Timor Leste · 151 km NE · 152 kmUSGS
- M6.5Lospalos, Timor Leste · 138 km NE · 159 kmUSGS
- M6.5Lospalos, Timor Leste · 180 km NE · 112 kmUSGS
- M6.4Lospalos, Timor Leste · 226 km NE · 33 kmUSGS
- M6.4Lospalos, Timor Leste · 211 km NE · 142 kmUSGS
- M6.4Lospalos, Timor Leste · 226 km NE · 136 kmUSGS
- M6.4Lospalos, Timor Leste · 224 km NE · 9.9 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 21, 2026 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The earthquake occurred near Lospalos, Timor Leste at 7.562° S, 128.136° E, at a depth of 123 km. The nearest town was Dili, about 303 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.1 (moderate). 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?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.5.