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M4.0 Depth: 252.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 262 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste

UTC time: 2025-02-20 06:59:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2025 at 06:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near 262 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste. At around 253 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
252.7 km
UTC time
2025-02-20 06:59:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.74200, 128.57920

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 252.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 252.7 km
Intermediate
252.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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