Earthquake report · M 4.4

M4.4 earthquake 224 km from Lospalos, Timor-Leste

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 20:56 UTC

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 18, 2026, 8:24 PM (UTC) 223 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste at a depth of 143 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -7.35°, 128.66° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth (km): 143
Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 8:24 PM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 20:24
Coordinates: -7.354, 128.657

Updates

M 4.4 - 223 km NE of Lospalos, Timor LesteOct 18, 2026, 20:56 UTC

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Lospalos · 224 km
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