Reported by EMSC 169 days ago.
No stronger detection stands among the 9 recorded within 20 km of this point since 16 March 2026 — 3 others scored the same. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 3 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: KEPULAUAN BABAR, INDONESIA
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.8 at a depth of -138 km.
The seismic region given by the source is KEPULAUAN BABAR, INDONESIA.
Nearby, since 16 March 2026
- July 6, 2026 · score 0 · 1.9 km
- May 29, 2026 · score 0 · 13.0 km
- March 16, 2026 · score 7 · 14.4 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 14 out of 100, at 65 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 14 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 65% |
| Coordinates | -7.1926, 129.6318 |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-16T23:06:40.770Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260316_0000373 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.8 |
| Depth | -138 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | KEPULAUAN BABAR, INDONESIA |
| Auth | EMSC |
| SourceId | 1961698 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 14/100, in Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia (Timor-Leste), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.