Earthquake south of Timor (4.8 mb) (2025-08-18 11:43:52 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on south of Timor, at 2025-08-18 11:43:52 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in south of Timor
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.8
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000r1vc
Nearest Places
- Gale Bank / 35.37 km
- Gale Bank / 36.51 km
- Favell Bank / 46.69 km
- Favell Bank / 46.71 km
- Baldwin Bank / 63.07 km
Comment
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Depth: 9.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 9.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.10 km
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Depth: 40.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 40.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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Time:
Depth: 33.39 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.39 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.8
SOUTH OF TIMOR
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)