Update: Earthquake jolts region near Metinaro, Timor Leste on Sept. 25 – 5.1 magnitude recorded

Published Oct 15, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Metinaro at midday on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 04:27 UTC (13:27 local time), with its epicenter approximately 123 km north of Metinaro and a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.0 event, but later upgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey