4.2

M4.2 Earthquake 281 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor LesteJuly 11, 2026

2026-07-11 19:52:11 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 4:52 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.2(mb)
Time19:52 UTC4:52 AM UTC+9
Depth124.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates-7.281°, 129.231°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 11, 2026 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 281 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, at a depth of 124.5 km and coordinates -7.2807°, 129.2308°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -7.28°, 129.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.2 mb
Depth
124.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
-7.2807°N
129.2308°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000szru
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
271
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
114.0°
Min Station Distance
5.273°
RMS Residual
0.94 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-11 20:16:13 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor Leste?

The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 281 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on July 11, 2026 at 19:52 UTC had a depth of 124.5 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000szru). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 11, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 281 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor LesteJuly 11, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000szru/