M3.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Vinilale, Baukau (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 01:06:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 01:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Vinilale, Baukau (Timor-Leste). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

M3.7

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-14 01:06:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Baukau

City

Vinilale

County

Vinilale

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.63000, 126.39000

Temperature

30.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

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

Volcanoes nearby

Sirung

Distance: 249 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Iliwerung

Distance: 310 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Tara, Batu

Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ililabalekan

Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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