M4.6 Earthquake 70 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste — May 24, 2026
2026-05-24 09:27:45 UTC (2026-05-24) · approx. 5:27 PM UTC+8 local
On May 24, 2026 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 70 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste, at a depth of 92.6 km and coordinates -8.9350°, 123.7964°. This earthquake was detected by 15 seismic stations with moderate 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.
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123.7964°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 70 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on May 24, 2026 at 09:27 UTC had a depth of 92.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -8.9350°, 123.7964°, which is 70 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: us7000spck). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 24, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 70 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste — May 24, 2026. Retrieved June 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000spck/