A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded near 215 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on Aug 24, 2026, 2:10:17 PM (2026-08-24T14:10:17.299Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -6.6264, 127.4598.
Strong — damage possible near the epicentre. This was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake — classed as strong. Magnitude 6.0–6.9 earthquakes can cause serious damage in populated areas, especially where building standards are low.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 903 km E of Makassar, Indonesia.
The epicentre was located at -6.6264 latitude and 127.4598 longitude near 215 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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