M4.3 Depth: 74.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 26 km W of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 22:30:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 26 km W of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste (Timor-Leste). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

74.4 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 22:30:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

Oe-Cusse Ambeno

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-9.20640, 124.13970

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

74.4 km

74.4 km — deeper than the regional average (24.1 km)

Regional average: 24.1 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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