Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baucau · Lacouma
Country overviewTimor-Leste · Baucau
M3.4 Earthquake near Lacouma, Baucau (Timor-Leste)
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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
ID
95873258bb90de0e1aa2c27f6db560f927a7b63a
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 09:16:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.58000,
126.44000
Temperature
24.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (23.6 km)
Regional average: 23.6 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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Lewotolok Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Baucau Airport11.3 kmStraight-line distance
Timor-Leste · BCH · WPEC
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Timor-Leste
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
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