Earthquakes in Timor-Leste — August 2026
6 earthquakes were recorded in Timor-Leste during August 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
6 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 40 km.
The month's largest event in Timor-Leste was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake near Lospalos, Timor-Leste on 24 August 2026 at 14:10 UTC. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake radiates roughly 15,080 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Timor-Leste monthly average of 9 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 7 recorded the previous month.
83% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 17% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range, 1 in the magnitude 6 range.
Activity peaked on 26 August, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M6.0 near Lospalos, Timor-Leste on 24 August at 10 km; M5.0 near Lospalos, Timor-Leste on 24 August at 10 km; M4.8 near Lospalos, Timor-Leste on 26 August at 12 km.
That is 30% below the 9 events Timor-Leste averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Timor-Leste, August 2026
6 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | Lospalos, Timor-Leste | 10.0 | Timor-Leste | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Lospalos, Timor-Leste | 9.9 | Timor-Leste | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Lospalos, Timor-Leste | 11.6 | Timor-Leste | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Lospalos, Timor-Leste | 10.2 | Timor-Leste | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Lospalos, Timor-Leste | 10.0 | Timor-Leste | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Lospalos, Timor-Leste | 189.2 | Timor-Leste | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Timor-Leste in August 2026?
6 earthquakes were recorded in Timor-Leste during August 2026, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Timor-Leste in August 2026?
A magnitude 6.0 event near Lospalos, Timor-Leste on 24 August 2026.
Other months in Timor-Leste
Magnitudes for August 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.