M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Lacouma, Baucau (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 09:16:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 09:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Lacouma, Baucau (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-24 09:16:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Baucau

City

Lacouma

County

Venilale

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.58000, 126.44000

Temperature

24.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.3 km)

Regional average: 24.3 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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