Reported by USGS today.
It is the 4th strongest of the 5 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 13 August 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 210 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
USGS recorded magnitude 4.2 at a depth of 419 km.
Nearby, since 13 August 2026
- August 24, 2026 · score 22 · 8.9 km
- August 13, 2026 · score 0 · 10.2 km
- September 1, 2026 · score 4 · 11.8 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including USGS.
Our own score for this event is 2 out of 100, at 68 % 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) | 2 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 68% |
| Coordinates | -6.6886, 127.5101 |
| Nearest City | Lospalos (211 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T14:41:12.924Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000tdcb |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.2 |
| Depth | 418.75 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Sig | 271 |
| Emsc Mag | 4.4 |
| Emsc Depth | -393 |
| Emsc MagType | m |
| Emsc Region | BANDA SEA |
| Emsc Auth | BMKG |
| Emsc SourceId | 2054134 |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"emsc_20260901_0000216","source":"emsc","severity":"low","severityValue":26.400000000000002,"timestamp":1788273672000,"latitude":-6.65,"longitude":127.61}] |
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 2/100, 210 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste (Timor-Leste), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.