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M4.5 Depth: 34.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 127 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste

UTC time: 2025-03-20 03:07:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 127 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on March 20, 2025 at 03:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
34.4 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 03:07:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.62750, 127.72440

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.4 km
Shallow
34.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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