M4.9 Depth: 136.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 274 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste

UTC time: 2025-03-12 12:51:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 274 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on March 12, 2025 at 12:51 UTC. At around 136 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
136.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-12 12:51:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.21900, 129.11530

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.5 km
Intermediate
136.5 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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