M4.6 Earthquake 59 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste — September 27, 2026
2026-09-27 21:14:44 UTC (2026-09-27) · approx. 5:14 AM UTC+8 local
On September 27, 2026 at 21:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 59 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -8.9624°, 123.8981°. This earthquake was detected by 16 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
123.8981°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Pante Makasar, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 59 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on September 27, 2026 at 21:14 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -8.9624°, 123.8981°, which is 59 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ty0k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 27, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 59 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste — September 27, 2026. Retrieved October 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ty0k/