M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Posto Adminitrativo Quelicai, Baucau (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 15:24:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 15:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Posto Adminitrativo Quelicai, Baucau (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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-15 15:24:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Baucau

City

Posto Adminitrativo Quelicai

County

Quelicai

Village

Posto Adminitrativo Quelicai

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.60000, 126.56000

Temperature

22.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (23.4 km)

Regional average: 23.4 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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