M5.0 Earthquake 209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — August 24, 2026
2026-08-24 19:00:03 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 4:00 AM UTC+9 local
Aftershock of the M6.0 mainshock.
On August 24, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 9.9 km and coordinates -6.6912°, 127.5019°. This earthquake was detected by 56 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 6.0 mainshock that occurred 7 hours ago 215 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 1 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for weeks to months as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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127.5019°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on August 24, 2026 at 19:00 UTC had a depth of 9.9 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -6.6912°, 127.5019°, which is 209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M6.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 5.0 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 215 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tn80). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tn80/