Update: Earthquake measuring 5.0 rattles area near Lospalos, Timor Leste on March 2

Published Mar 14, 2026

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.0 magnitude quake jolted close to Lospalos Monday morning.

The tremor struck the region at 17:40 UTC (02:40 local time). It occurred at a depth of 140 km with the epicenter situated about 131 km northeast of Lospalos. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.9 event, but later upgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey