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M3.3 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Baucau (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 13:46:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Baucau (Timor-Leste) on June 16, 2026 at 13:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Timor-Leste: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 13:46:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Timor-Leste
State
Baucau
City
Baucau
County
Baucau
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.56000, 126.51000
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 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

  • Sirung
    Distance: 262 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Iliwerung
    Distance: 323 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Lewotolok
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Tara, Batu
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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