Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1081857 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2023-10-07 12:47:36 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2023-10-07 03:47:36 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2023-10-07 13:10:14 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 487.374 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Great depth |
| 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 | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS - Earthquake Alert |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | East Timor |
| Administration area | Distrito Díli |
| Nearest settlement | Metinaro |
| Distance | 171 km |
| Course | N |
| 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.