Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1372038 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-21 02:00:25 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-20 17:00:25 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-21 02:48:10 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
| Depth | 100.271 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | East Timor |
| Administration area | Distrito Lautém |
| Nearest settlement | Lospalos |
| Distance | 251 km |
| Course | ENE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | Banda Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.