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M4.8 Earthquake near East Timor (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 10:32:45 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near East Timor (Timor-Leste) on June 15, 2026 at 10:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
1345c21f802e2e050d14b26c5feb09cdc7d7f7f7
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
43.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 10:32:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Timor-Leste
City
East Timor
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.98800, 126.53600
Temperature
26.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.6 km
Shallow
43.6 km
43.6 km — deeper than the regional average (23.6 km)
Regional average: 23.6 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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Timor-Leste

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries

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