M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Bagia, Baukau (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 22:38:35 UTC Local time: —

M5.2 earthquake near Bagia on Jun 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.2 Earthquake near Bagia, Baukau (Timor-Leste) · 2026-06-06 22:38:35 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Bagia, Baukau (Timor-Leste) on June 6, 2026 at 22:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-06 22:38:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Baukau

City

Bagia

County

Bagia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.66480, 126.58250

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (23.8 km)

Regional average: 23.8 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Venilale22.6 kmW16'000

Dili111.5 kmW150'000

Makassar880.7 kmNW1'474'393

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

Sirung

Distance: 270 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Iliwerung

Distance: 331 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Tara, Batu

Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours4

First 72 hours6

Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

M5.32026-06-06 22:38:37 UTC29.8 kmVikeke M2.82026-06-07 05:46:30 UTC38.4 kmTimor-Leste M3.02026-06-07 07:18:57 UTC110.2 kmKEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA M3.32026-06-07 19:48:15 UTC34.0 kmEAST TIMOR REGION M2.82026-06-08 21:53:31 UTC127.2 kmEAST TIMOR REGION M3.22026-06-09 18:45:34 UTC140.1 kmEAST TIMOR REGION M3.12026-06-10 17:28:59 UTC9.5 kmOssu M3.32026-06-12 01:32:06 UTC122.5 kmMaluku M4.42026-06-13 07:41:27 UTC10.3 kmUaibobo- Uaililiku M3.02026-06-13 09:29:42 UTC15.3 kmDaralata M2.82026-06-13 09:32:40 UTC149.6 kmLisuabe M4.12026-06-13 10:40:25 UTC33.3 kmTimor-Leste

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥434

Earlier events M≥54

Compared since2025-02-22

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.72026-06-05 15:57:04 UTC125.2 kmBanda Sea M5.32026-06-05 15:57:05 UTC132.7 kmKEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA M5.22025-08-18 20:38:11 UTC146.3 kmBanda Sea M5.12026-06-05 15:57:05 UTC121.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near Ambon (Monde) M5.02026-06-05 15:57:12 UTC70.1 kmTimor Region

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