M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Caihula, Baukau (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 18:23:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Caihula, Baukau (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Timor-Leste: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 18:23:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Baukau

City

Caihula

County

Vinilale

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.59000, 126.41000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sirung

Distance: 251 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Iliwerung

Distance: 312 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Tara, Batu

Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ililabalekan

Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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