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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Heda, Bobonaru (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 04:26:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 04:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Heda, Bobonaru (Timor-Leste). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 04:26:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Timor-Leste
State
Bobonaru
City
Heda
County
Cailaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.82000, 125.21000
Temperature
32.6°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 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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