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M4.9 Earthquake — 61 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste

Event time: Last updated: Oct 9, 2026 Timor-Leste
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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake 61 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste at a depth of 153.0 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM4.9
Depth153.0 km
Coordinates-8.8321, 123.9679
Region61 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste
Tsunami Flag0

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What has changed

  • Magnitude revised from M5.0 to M4.9 — Sep 30, 13:26 UTC by US Geological Survey
  • Severity lowered from Moderate to Minor — Sep 30, 13:26 UTC by US Geological Survey

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