Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1751692 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-09-16 22:07:43 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-09-16 13:07:43 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-09-16 22:21:26 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.3 |
| Depth | 135 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | East Timor |
| Administration area | Distrito Lautém |
| Nearest settlement | Lospalos |
| Distance | 261 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.