Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1751351 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-09-16 09:37:20 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-09-16 00:37:20 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-09-16 10:00:54 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 113.4 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | East Timor |
| Administration area | Distrito Lautém |
| Nearest settlement | Lospalos |
| Distance | 202 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.