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M4.4 Earthquake 175 km N of Maubara, Timor LesteJuly 8, 2025

2025-07-08 20:38:45 UTC (2025-07-08) · approx. 4:38 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time20:38 UTC4:38 AM UTC+8
Depth554.2 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates-7.051°, 124.905°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 8, 2025 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 deep-focus earthquake struck 175 km N of Maubara, Timor Leste, at a depth of 554.2 km and coordinates -7.0505°, 124.9054°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -7.05°, 124.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
554.2 km
deep-focus
Location
-7.0505°N
124.9054°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qbfi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
84
Azimuthal Gap
39.0°
Min Station Distance
2.760°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-12 16:23:12 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Maubara, Timor Leste?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 175 km N of Maubara, Timor Leste on July 8, 2025 at 20:38 UTC had a depth of 554.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qbfi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 8, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 175 km N of Maubara, Timor LesteJuly 8, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qbfi/