M3.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near EAST TIMOR REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-04 07:58:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 07:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near EAST TIMOR REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-04 07:58:20 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.43000, 125.36000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 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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