M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Vemasse, Baucau (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 19:27:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Vemasse, 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. 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 M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 19:27:22 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.61000, 126.36000
Temperature
22.1°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
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: 245 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Iliwerung
    Distance: 307 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Lewotolok
    Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Tara, Batu
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Ililabalekan
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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