Earthquake 279 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste (4.8 mb) (2025-09-23 17:08:10 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 279 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at 2025-09-23 17:08:10 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 279 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
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_us6000rcd3
Nearest Places
- Tanjung Amarehnyo / 74.83 km
- Tanjung Akwetuti / 74.94 km
- Batumerah / 75.26 km
- Melukuai / 76.11 km
- Desa Kuaimelu / 77.72 km
Comment
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