Earthquake report · M 4.6

M4.6 earthquake 62 km from Kalabahi, Timor-Leste

USGS · updated Oct 17, 2026, 09:25 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 17, 2026, 9:07 AM (UTC) 51 km N of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste at a depth of 91 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -8.73°, 124.34° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth (km): 91
Local time: Oct 17, 2026, 9:07 AM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-10-17 09:07
Coordinates: -8.734, 124.342

Updates

M 4.6 - 51 km N of Pante Makasar, Timor LesteOct 17, 2026, 09:25 UTC

Nearby cities

Kalabahi · 62 km
Atambua · 73 km
Kefamenanu · 81 km
Maubara · 96 km
Maliana · 101 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.