M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 19:06:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-20 19:06:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

Oe-Cusse Ambeno

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.48000, 124.29000

Temperature

21.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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