M4.9 Earthquake 61 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste — September 29, 2026
2026-09-29 14:14:05 UTC (2026-09-29) · approx. 10:14 PM UTC+8 local
On September 29, 2026 at 14:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 61 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste, at a depth of 153.0 km and coordinates -8.8321°, 123.9679°. This earthquake was detected by 34 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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123.9679°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Pante Makasar, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 61 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on September 29, 2026 at 14:14 UTC had a depth of 153.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -8.8321°, 123.9679°, which is 61 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tyc9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 29, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 61 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste — September 29, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tyc9/