M 5.0 - 216 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste

Name: M 5.0 - 216 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
Start: 2022-12-30T12:10:45+00:00
Location: 216 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste

December 30, 2022 at 12:10:45 UTC

Depth: 35.00 km (Shallow)

M 5.0

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	5.0 mb
Depth	35.00 km (Shallow)
Location	-7.9548S, 128.8795E
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	385 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
USGS Event Page	View on USGS →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5 mean?

A magnitude 5 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 35.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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