M4.9 Earthquake 252 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — February 19, 2025
2025-02-19 10:05:54 UTC (2025-02-19) · approx. 7:05 PM UTC+9 local
On February 19, 2025 at 10:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 252 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 271.2 km and coordinates -6.7262°, 128.4050°. This earthquake was detected by 54 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.
Earthquake Details
128.4050°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 252 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on February 19, 2025 at 10:05 UTC had a depth of 271.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -6.7262°, 128.4050°, which is 252 km NE of Lospalos, 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: us7000pepy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 19, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 252 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — February 19, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pepy/