Earthquake measuring 5.0 jolts area near Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on Sept. 29

Published Sep 29, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Pante Makasar on Tuesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which hit the region at 14:14 UTC (22:14 local time), was centered approximately 58 km northwest of Pante Makasar. It occurred at a depth of 158 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey