M5.1 Earthquake 82 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste — October 24, 2025
2025-10-24 04:46:35 UTC (2025-10-24) · approx. 12:46 PM UTC+8 local
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On October 24, 2025 at 04:46 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 82 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste, at a depth of 109.8 km and coordinates -8.8044°, 123.7428°.0 This earthquake was detected by 86 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from submitted citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
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Earthquake Details
123.7428°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Pante Makasar, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 82 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on October 24, 2025 at 04:46 UTC had a depth of 109.8 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -8.8044°, 123.7428°, which is 82 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rj23). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 24, 2025). M5.1 Earthquake 82 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste — October 24, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rj23/