Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M4.9 Earthquake — Savu Sea

Event time: Last updated: 1 day ago Timor-Leste
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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Savu Sea, reported by EMSC.

Measurements

MagnitudeM4.9
Depth28.6 km
Coordinates-10.0598, 122.3218
RegionSavu Sea

Measured by

Earthquake data courtesy of EMSC

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Not rated by source. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.

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Also reported by: USGS

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Source updated 10 days ago (Oct 9, 2026 06:41 UTC) · we last heard from European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre 28 seconds ago

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What has changed

  • Magnitude revised from M5.0 to M4.9 — Oct 8, 14:45 UTC by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre
  • Severity lowered from Moderate to Minor — Oct 8, 14:45 UTC by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre

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Earlier earthquake events in Timor-Leste

Severe and extreme events of the same kind, before this one. Listed for scale, not because they are connected to it.

M6.0 Earthquake — Banda Sea Severe Earthquake Timor-Leste closed via EMSC Aug 24, 2026

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Disclaimer: figures are automatic feeds from the named agencies and may be revised. Do not use this page for life-safety decisions — follow official local emergency services.