M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 04:15:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste) on May 30, 2025 at 04:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 04:15:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.58000, 127.15000

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.1 km)

Regional average: 24.1 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

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