Update: Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude recorded close to Lospalos, Timor Leste on June 5

Published Jun 20, 2026

A 5.3 magnitude quake jolted near Lospalos at midnight on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 15:57 UTC (00:57 local time). The epicenter was about 97 km north-northeast of Lospalos, at a depth of 170 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey