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M4.0 Earthquake 193 km NE of Lospalos, Timor LesteAugust 11, 2025

2025-08-11 21:33:21 UTC (2025-08-11) · approx. 6:33 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mb)
Time21:33 UTC6:33 AM UTC+9
Depth223.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates-7.183°, 128.126°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 11, 2025 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 193 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 223.5 km and coordinates -7.1826°, 128.1258°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -7.18°, 128.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mb
Depth
223.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
-7.1826°N
128.1258°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qzz9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
4.593°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-25 13:40:41 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 193 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on August 11, 2025 at 21:33 UTC had a depth of 223.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qzz9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 11, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake 193 km NE of Lospalos, Timor LesteAugust 11, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qzz9/