M4.6 earthquake near Suai, Cova Lima
2352 d ago · 9 May 2020, 11:14 UTC 39 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste
What happened
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 39 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste on 9 May 2020, 11:14 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Suai, about 40 km away in Cova Lima, Timor Leste.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:49 UTC
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