Strong M6.2 earthquake strikes near Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on October 26, 2025

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of M6.2 was recorded at 17:04 UTC on October 26, 2025, approximately 48 km (30 miles) west-northwest of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 95.6 km (59.4 miles), based on information from the USGS.

The event’s epicenter was located at coordinates 124.0°E, 9.1°S, placing it inland in proximity to several Timorese communities, with Pante Makasar as the nearest significant urban area. This region is generally rural, with dispersed settlements and modest population density.

Given the event’s location, there may be local transportation routes and regional highways potentially affected. Larger infrastructure such as airports or ports is limited in this area, but smaller roadways and community facilities exist in and around Pante Makasar.

There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.

The significance index is 591 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

Timor Leste sits near the convergent boundary between the Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate. The region experiences frequent seismicity due to complex tectonic interactions and subduction processes south of the island.

This information was last updated at 17:22 UTC on October 26, 2025.