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M 4.2 earthquake - 249 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste

USGS reports a magnitude 4.2 earthquake located 249 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste. Coordinates: -6.3682, 124.9227. Depth: 542.142 km. Published at 2026-09-19T21:44:50.193Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The USGS report documents an earthquake with magnitude, coordinates, and depth; this is a recorded seismic event for the Timor Leste area.

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