M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near East Timor (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 09:15:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near East Timor (Timor-Leste) on August 29, 2026 at 09:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-29 09:15:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

East Timor

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-8.58800, 127.22230

Temperature

22.0°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

Tectonic context

Located on the Timor Plate.

Near the boundary Timor ↔ Australia · about 74 km away

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