Earthquake report · M 5.1

M5.1 earthquake 165 km from Lospalos, Timor-Leste

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 08:12 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded on Oct 21, 2026, 7:44 AM (UTC) 164 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste at a depth of 123 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -7.56°, 128.14° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.1
Depth (km): 123
Local time: Oct 21, 2026, 7:44 AM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-10-21 07:44
Coordinates: -7.562, 128.136

Updates

M 5.1 - 164 km NE of Lospalos, Timor LesteOct 21, 2026, 08:12 UTC
M 5.1 - 164 km NE of Lospalos, Timor LesteOct 21, 2026, 08:04 UTC

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