5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast of Timor-Leste


Lospalos: An earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale struck northeast of Lospalos city in Timor-Leste on Sunday.



According to Qatar News Agency, the quake occurred at a depth of 176.2 kilometers, about 137 kilometers northeast of Lospalos.



There were no immediate reports of casualties or material damage.



Timor-Leste is prone to frequent seismic activity as it lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire.