Banda Sea
Ongoing alert in Timor-Leste — started August 24, 2026 at 2:10 PM. This page updates as the situation evolves.
What's happening
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Banda Sea on August 24, 2026, at approximately 14:10 UTC, with its epicenter about 10 kilometers deep. The affected area extends roughly 400 kilometers around East Timor. Shaking intensity reached III-IV on the Modified Mercalli scale in some locations. Official assessments indicate no tsunami potential from this event.
If you are on site, expect or have experienced strong ground shaking. Assess your immediate surroundings for structural damage, fallen objects, or hazards. Move to open ground away from buildings if you feel unsafe, and remain alert for aftershocks, which commonly follow earthquakes of this magnitude.
Follow all instructions from local authorities and emergency services. If injured, contact local health services immediately. Monitor official channels from BMKG (Indonesia's meteorological agency), USGS, or EMSC for updates. Avoid damaged buildings and unstable areas until cleared by authorities.
Data from USGS, EMSC, BMKG, and GDACS.
Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 27, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →
How it evolved
Related event attachedHigh
August 24, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Alert raisedCritical
August 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Affected areas
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