M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near EAST TIMOR REGION

UTC time: 2025-05-30 22:38:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 22:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near EAST TIMOR REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 22:38:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.95000, 126.97000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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