Earthquakes in Timor-Leste — October 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Timor-Leste during October 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 68 km.
The month's largest event in Timor-Leste was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Pante Makasar, Timor-Leste on 10 October 2026 at 04:45 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Timor-Leste monthly average of 8 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 9 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 88% below the 8 events Timor-Leste averages per month across the 23 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Timor-Leste, October 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Pante Makasar, Timor-Leste | 67.7 | Timor-Leste | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Timor-Leste in October 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Timor-Leste during October 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Timor-Leste in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Pante Makasar, Timor-Leste on 10 October 2026.
Other months in Timor-Leste
Magnitudes for October 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.