M5.2 deep earthquake — 122 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste

Date/Time (UTC): Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:19:35 GMT

Magnitude: 5.2 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 183 km (deep)

Coordinates: -7.9677°N, 124.3047°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Deep earthquakes (over 100km) rarely cause significant surface damage despite their magnitude, as energy dissipates through the mantle before reaching the surface.

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