M4.8 Depth: 41.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Timor Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-28 04:26:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Timor Sea on April 28, 2026 at 04:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

41.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-28 04:26:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-9.07000, 127.11000

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

41 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

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Teon

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Sirung

Distance: 334 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Iliwerung

Distance: 393 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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